How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Iredell Charter Academy | Shepherd Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Troutman, NC | Mooresville, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 795 | 738 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 40.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.6% | 99.6% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Iredell Charter Academy | Shepherd Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,415 | $11,291 |
| District | Iredell Charter Academy | Iredell-Statesville School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Iredell Charter Academy | Shepherd Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.6% | 64.2% |
| African American | 16.7% | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% | 14.4% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 10.8% | 8.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Iredell Charter Academy | Shepherd Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 632:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.3% | 24.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 46 |
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.