- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charlotte, NC
University Park Creative Arts
Federal NCES profile for University Park Creative Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370297001893
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Park Creative Arts earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools.
- #21 of 59
- elementary schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
University Park Creative Arts has class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Park Creative Arts ranks #21 of 59 elementary schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297001893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
University Park Creative Arts shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 370297001893 · Charlotte, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 11.2:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
University Park Creative Arts shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
University Park Creative Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 212
University Park Creative Arts
212 students
What this shows University Park Creative Arts reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Park Creative Arts compares
University Park Creative Arts is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.3%
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
$12,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
White 4.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, University Park Creative Arts is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Park Creative Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Park Creative Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Charlotte
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
South Academy of International Languages
Standard public school
1,259 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Rea Farms Steam Academy
Standard public school
1,098 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mallard Creek Stem Academy
Standard public school
961 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Palisades Park Elementary
Standard public school
940 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Unity Classical Charter School
Standard public school
928 students 40.3:1 students per teacher
Collinswood Language Academy
Standard public school
893 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Park Creative Arts
How many students attend University Park Creative Arts?
University Park Creative Arts has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Park Creative Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at University Park Creative Arts is 11.2:1, which is 29% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% 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 University Park Creative Arts?
98.5% of students at University Park Creative Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Park Creative Arts?
The largest demographic group at University Park Creative Arts is African American at 67.5% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Park Creative Arts?
University Park Creative Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 University Park Creative Arts rank among elementary schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, University Park Creative Arts ranks #21 of 59 elementary schools in Charlotte, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides University Park Creative Arts, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.