Enrollment
658
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370042203448 Charter school
Davidson Charter Academy — Lexington, NC
Federal NCES profile for Davidson Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Davidson Charter Academy · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davidson Charter Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Davidson Charter Academy reports 658 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 329 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Davidson Charter Academy spends $9,464 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.0% from local sources (property taxes), 64.2% from the state, and 9.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Davidson Charter Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 72% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 68% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,464
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 658 Top 72% in North Carolina — larger than 28% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370042203448
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 329:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 28
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson Charter Academy, which includes Davidson Charter Academy.
$9,464
Per student
-27%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 64.2%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Davidson Charter Academy
How many students attend Davidson Charter Academy?
Davidson Charter Academy has 658 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Lexington, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davidson Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Davidson Charter Academy is 16.4:1, which is 0% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davidson Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Davidson Charter Academy is White at 52.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lexington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davidson Charter Academy?
Davidson Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.