How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy | Pioneer Springs Community School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Charlotte, NC |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 91 | 558 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 4.4:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.7% | - |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy | Pioneer Springs Community School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,198 | $9,224 |
| District | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Pioneer Springs Community School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy | Pioneer Springs Community School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.4% | 60.2% |
| African American | 62.6% | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% | 16.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 6.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Academy | Pioneer Springs Community School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 80:1 | 890:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 28.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 1 |
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.