Enrollment
1,904
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cary, NC
Triangle Math and Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Triangle Math and Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370032403259Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Triangle Math and Science Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #15 of 15
- schools in Cary · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 45.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 1,904
- students enrolled
Triangle Math and Science Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Triangle Math and Science Academy ranks #15 of 15 schools in Cary, NC.
School address
District: Triangle Math and Science Academy · North Carolina
NCES ID 370032403259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
45.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+187% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Triangle Math and Science Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Triangle Math and Science Academy
Triangle Math and Science Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Cary, North Carolina, enrolling 1,904 students.
Class loads run heavy: 45.3:1 is larger than about 99% of North Carolina schools and 187% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,904 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Asian (57%) and White (22%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 635 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Cary's public schools, it stands alongside Alston Ridge Elementary (917 students): Triangle Math and Science Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (45.3:1 vs 13.1:1).
Triangle Math and Science Academy is a single-school charter district, so Triangle Math and Science Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 1,904 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in North Carolina, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Triangle Math and Science Academy compares
Triangle Math and Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 45.3:1 | ▲ 187% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,904 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
45.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,904
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
45.3:1
students per teacher
- 187% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,109
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 57.2%
White 22.3%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Triangle Math and Science Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Triangle Math and Science Academy, which includes Triangle Math and Science Academy.
$10,109
Per student
-16%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 58.8%
Federal 6.1%
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 Cary
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Alston Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
917 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Hortons Creek Elementary
Standard public school
739 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Weatherstone Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Highcroft Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 14:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary
Standard public school
655 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Farmington Woods Elementary
Standard public school
648 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,904 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Triangle Math and Science Academy
How many students attend Triangle Math and Science Academy?
Triangle Math and Science Academy has 1,904 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cary, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triangle Math and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Triangle Math and Science Academy is 45.3:1, which is 187% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 189% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Triangle Math and Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Triangle Math and Science Academy is Asian at 57.2% of enrollment, in Cary, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Triangle Math and Science Academy?
Triangle Math and Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Triangle Math and Science Academy rank among schools in Cary?
By Resource Investment Index, Triangle Math and Science Academy ranks #15 of 15 schools in Cary, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cary on the city page.
Is Triangle Math and Science Academy a good school?
Triangle Math and Science Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Triangle Math and Science Academy?
None; Triangle Math and Science Academy is a single-school charter district, and Triangle Math and Science Academy is its only campus.
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