How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Durham School of the Arts | Pearsontown Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Durham, NC | Durham, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 1,764 | 765 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 15.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.6% | 24.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Durham School of the Arts | Pearsontown Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,524 | $17,524 |
| District | Durham Public Schools | Durham Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Durham School of the Arts | Pearsontown Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.7% | 36.1% |
| African American | 24.8% | 35.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.7% | 14.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 11.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Durham School of the Arts | Pearsontown Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 21 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 280:1 | 382.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.8% | 12.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 171 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.