Top Rankings
Central Park School For Children School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 585 students in Central Park School For Children School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in Central Park School For Children School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,732 Schools
# Students
585 Students
1,549,380 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
96,108 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Park School For Children School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)52%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.5%
28.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
18%
22%
% Black
23%
24%
% White
49%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,561 is higher than the state median of $11,170. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,942 is higher than the state median of $11,594. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,561
$11,170
Spending / Student
$12,942
$11,594
Best Central Park School For Children School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Park School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
724 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-1200
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-1200
Gr: K-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Park School For Children School District?
Central Park School For Children School District manages 1 public schools serving 585 students.
What is the rank of Central Park School For Children School District?
Central Park School For Children School District is ranked #106 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Park School For Children School District?
49% of Central Park School For Children School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Park School For Children School District?
Central Park School For Children School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Central Park School For Children School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,942 is higher than the state median of $11,594. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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