Enrollment
396
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370010702530 Charter school
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy — Charlotte, NC
Federal NCES profile for Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 89
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: Metrolina Regional Scholars 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)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy reports 396 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 396 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 4.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy spends $10,810 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.5% from local sources (property taxes), 53.1% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), 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 Metrolina Reg Scholars 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 36% | — | — |
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 58% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$10,810
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 396 Top 36% in North Carolina — larger than 64% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370010702530
Student demographics
Asian 71.0%
White 15.4%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: Asian at 71.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 396:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 4.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy, which includes Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy.
$10,810
Per student
-17%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 53.1%
Federal 7.4%
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 Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy
How many students attend Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy?
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy has 396 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Charlotte, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy is 15.6:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy?
The largest demographic group at Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy is Asian at 71.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Charlotte, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy?
Metrolina Reg Scholars Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) 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.