How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Newell Elementary | Vaughan Academy of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Charlotte, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 554 | 309 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 15.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | 99.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Newell Elementary | Vaughan Academy of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,198 | $12,198 |
| District | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Newell Elementary | Vaughan Academy of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| African American | 28.7% | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65.3% | 24.6% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.9% | 2.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Newell Elementary | Vaughan Academy of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 357:1 | 349:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.2% | 17.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 20 |
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.