- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Durham, NC
Durham School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Durham School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370126001547
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Durham School of the Arts earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #11 of 33
- schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Durham School of the Arts has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Durham School of the Arts ranks #11 of 33 schools in Durham, NC.
School address
District: Durham Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370126001547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Durham School of the Arts held near 1,767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 114.0 → 111.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+62 students YoY 370126001547 · Durham, NC Other · MID · TRAD
1,764 enr · 15.6:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: C E Jordan High (2,189 students)
Durham School of the Arts held near 1,767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+62 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 114.0 → 111.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Durham School of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C E Jordan Hig
C E Jordan High
2,189 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,900 students
- This school
Durham School of the Arts
1,764 students
- Hillside High
Hillside High
1,433 students
- Southern Schoo
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
1,384 students
- Northern High
Northern High
1,281 students
What this shows Durham School of the Arts reports 1,764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Durham School of the Arts compares
Durham School of the Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 54% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,764 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,764
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
African American 24.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Durham School of the Arts is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durham Public Schools reports $15,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Durham School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E Jordan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Durham School of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Durham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nc Virtual Academy
Standard public school
3,482 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
North Carolina Cyber Academy
Standard public school
2,461 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Voyager Academy
Standard public school
1,360 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Excelsior Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,032 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Durham Charter School
Standard public school
1,010 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Pearsontown Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Durham School of the Arts
How many students attend Durham School of the Arts?
Durham School of the Arts has 1,764 students enrolled. It is a public school in Durham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,705 (2022-23) → 1,767 (2023-24), nearly flat (+62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durham School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Durham School of the Arts is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Durham School of the Arts?
30.6% of students at Durham School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durham School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Durham School of the Arts is White at 34.7% of enrollment, in Durham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durham School of the Arts?
Durham School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Durham School of the Arts rank among schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Durham School of the Arts ranks #11 of 33 schools in Durham, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Durham on the city page.
What other schools are in Durham Public Schools?
Besides Durham School of the Arts, Durham Public Schools also operates C E Jordan High (2,189 students), Riverside High (1,900 students), and Hillside High (1,433 students). See the Durham Public Schools district page for the complete list.