Enrollment
1,209
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370034303289 Charter school
Nc Leadership Charter Academy — Kernersville, NC
Federal NCES profile for Nc Leadership Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
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: Nc Leadership 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)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nc Leadership Charter Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nc Leadership Charter Academy reports 1,209 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 58.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% 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 22% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 605 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Nc Leadership Charter Academy spends $8,534 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.3% from local sources (property taxes), 69.7% from the state, per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Nc Leadership 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,209 | top 93% | — | — |
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
19.4:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 90% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$8,534
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 605 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,209 Top 93% in North Carolina — larger than 7% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370034303289
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 10
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 605:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.3%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 31
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nc Leadership Charter Academy, which includes Nc Leadership Charter Academy.
$8,534
Per student
-35%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 69.7%
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.
Similar other schools in Kernersville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sedge Garden Elementary
Standard public school
714 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Caleb'S Creek Elementary
Standard public school
642 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Piney Grove Elementary
Standard public school
635 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Kernersville Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Union Cross Traditional Acad
Standard public school
549 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Cash Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Nc Leadership Charter Academy
How many students attend Nc Leadership Charter Academy?
Nc Leadership Charter Academy has 1,209 students enrolled. It is a other school in Kernersville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nc Leadership Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nc Leadership Charter Academy is 19.4:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nc Leadership Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Nc Leadership Charter Academy is White at 72.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kernersville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nc Leadership Charter Academy?
Nc Leadership Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.