Enrollment
1,904
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370032403259 Charter school
Triangle Math and Science Academy — Cary, NC
Federal NCES profile for Triangle Math and Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
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: Triangle Math and Science 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)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.4:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Triangle Math and Science Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Triangle Math and Science Academy reports 1,904 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 30.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 85% 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 91% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 635 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Triangle Math and Science Academy spends $11,432 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.0% from local sources (property taxes), 58.8% from the state, and 6.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Triangle Math and Science 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 | 30.4:1 | ▲ 85% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,904 | top 98% | — | — |
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
30.4:1
students per teacher
— 85% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$11,432
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
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
Enrollment 1,904 Top 98% in North Carolina — larger than 2% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 30.4:1 +85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370032403259
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 21
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 635:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.7%
In-school suspensions 26
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Triangle Math and Science Academy, which includes Triangle Math and Science Academy.
$11,432
Per student
-12%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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
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917 students 15:1 students per teacher
Hortons Creek Elementary
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739 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Weatherstone Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Highcroft Elementary
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698 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary
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655 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Farmington Woods Elementary
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648 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 30.4:1, which is 85% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cary, NC.
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 (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.