Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction Wilmington, NC Grades KG–08 City: Midsize Wilmington, NC SchoolScore™ A+ (95.3)
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Cape Fear Center for Inquiry
Wilmington, NC 28401
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ A+ (95.3)
395
Students
30.0
Teachers
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
(910)362-0000
Phone
http://www.cfci.net/
Website

Cape Fear Center for Inquiry is a public charter Elementary school located in Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA, operated by the Cape Fear Center for Inquiry school district. It serves grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 395 students enrolled; a 13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs North Carolina Elementary School Average
Enrollment
395.0
State avg: 472.0
▼ 16% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.17:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 11% better
School Details
School Name
Cape Fear Center for Inquiry
NCESSCH ID
370010802534
State School ID
NC-65A-000
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
NC STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2525 Wonder Way
City
Wilmington
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
28401
County
New Hanover County
Metro Area
Wilmington, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
3707
State Leg. Upper
37007
State Leg. Lower
37018
Latitude
34.19303
Longitude
-77.93055
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
395
Total Students
👩‍🏫
30.0
Teachers FTE
📐
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
30.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)30.0
🍽️
Lunch program data not available
District Info
District Name
Cape Fear Center for Inquiry
LEAID
3700108
State LEA ID
NC-65A
Phone
(910)362-0000
Website
http://www.cfci.net/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Wilmington
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,924K
Federal Revenue
$523K
State Revenue
$2,945K
Local Revenue
$1,456K
Total Expenditure
$5,040K
Instruction Exp.
$3,351K
Support Services
$1,246K
Other Current Exp.
$8K
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Geographic

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3
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4
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1.6 mi
5
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6
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cape Fear Center for Inquiry, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Cape Fear Center for Inquiry?
395 students are enrolled at Cape Fear Center for Inquiry, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Cape Fear Center for Inquiry have?
Cape Fear Center for Inquiry has 30.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Cape Fear Center for Inquiry serve?
Cape Fear Center for Inquiry serves grades KG through 08.
Is Cape Fear Center for Inquiry a charter school?
Cape Fear Center for Inquiry is a charter school.
What metro area is Cape Fear Center for Inquiry located in?
Cape Fear Center for Inquiry is located in the Wilmington, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Cape Fear Center for Inquiry belong to?
Cape Fear Center for Inquiry is part of the Cape Fear Center for Inquiry school district.
How much does Cape Fear Center for Inquiry spend per student?
The Cape Fear Center for Inquiry district spends approximately $12,759,494 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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