Enrollment
573
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370037803334 Charter school
Classical Charter Schools of Southport — Bolivia, NC
Federal NCES profile for Classical Charter Schools of Southport, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Classical Charter Schools of Southport · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.1:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+108% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Classical Charter Schools of Southport compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Classical Charter Schools of Southport reports 573 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 34.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 108% above the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 114% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Classical Charter Schools of Southport spends $10,529 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.5% from local sources (property taxes), 66.1% from the state, and 5.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Classical Charter Schools of Southport compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.1:1 | ▲ 108% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 62% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
34.1:1
students per teacher
— 108% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$10,529
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 573 Top 62% in North Carolina — larger than 38% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 34.1:1 +108% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370037803334
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Classical Charter Schools of Southport, which includes Classical Charter Schools of Southport.
$10,529
Per student
-19%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 66.1%
Federal 5.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Classical Charter Schools of Southport
How many students attend Classical Charter Schools of Southport?
Classical Charter Schools of Southport has 573 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Bolivia, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical Charter Schools of Southport?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical Charter Schools of Southport is 34.1:1, which is 108% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 114% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Classical Charter Schools of Southport?
The largest demographic group at Classical Charter Schools of Southport is White at 69.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bolivia, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Classical Charter Schools of Southport?
Classical Charter Schools of Southport has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.