District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
585
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
1
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$13,423
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$8,291
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Central Park School For Children
Central Park School For Children operates 1 current public-school records serving grades KG–08 in Durham, North Carolina. NCES reports 585 students and 47.12 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 226 of 331 North Carolina districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $13,423 in current expenditure per pupil and $8,291 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 86 of 318 districts in North Carolina. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 4.7%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 17.1%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 47.12
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $7,973,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Central Park School For Children location
Durham, North Carolina · 36.0046, -78.9010. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.5%
- Hispanic18.5%
- Black22.7%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
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| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park School For Children Charter | Elementary | KG–08 | 585 | 12.4:1 |