How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Central Elementary | The Expedition School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hillsborough, NC | Hillsborough, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 261 | 380 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.9% | - |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Central Elementary | The Expedition School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,399 | $12,385 |
| District | Orange County School District | The Expedition School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Central Elementary | The Expedition School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.2% | 74.2% |
| African American | 27.6% | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.1% | 9.7% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 7.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Central Elementary | The Expedition School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 286:1 | 361:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.7% | 6.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.