Enrollment
1,631
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370013502736 Charter school
Community School of Davidson — Davidson, NC
Federal NCES profile for Community School of Davidson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 72
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: Community School of Davidson · 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)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Community School of Davidson compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Community School of Davidson reports 1,631 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 88.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 408 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Community School of Davidson spends $10,781 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.3% from local sources (property taxes), 60.4% from the state, and 5.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Community School of Davidson 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,631 | top 97% | — | — |
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
17.1:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 76% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$10,781
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 408 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,631 Top 97% in North Carolina — larger than 3% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 88.0
Students per teacher 17.1:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370013502736
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 12
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 408:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.2%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Community School of Davidson, which includes Community School of Davidson.
$10,781
Per student
-17%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 60.4%
Federal 5.3%
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.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Community School of Davidson
How many students attend Community School of Davidson?
Community School of Davidson has 1,631 students enrolled. It is a other school in Davidson, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community School of Davidson?
The student-teacher ratio at Community School of Davidson is 17.1:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community School of Davidson?
The largest demographic group at Community School of Davidson is White at 77.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Davidson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community School of Davidson?
Community School of Davidson has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.