Central Park School For Children

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction Durham, NC Grades KG–08 City: Large Durham-Chapel Hill, NC SchoolScore™ B (78.3)
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Central Park School For Children
Durham, NC 27701
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ B (78.3)
585
Students
47.1
Teachers
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
(919)682-1200
Phone
http://www.cpscnc.org
Website

Central Park School For Children is a public charter Elementary school located in Durham, NORTH CAROLINA, operated by the Central Park School For Children school district. It serves grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 585 students enrolled; a 12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large 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
585.0
State avg: 472.0
▲ 24% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.42:1
State avg: 14.9:1
▼ 17% better
Free Lunch %
35.6%
State avg: 81.2%
▼ 56% better
School Details
School Name
Central Park School For Children
NCESSCH ID
370013002665
State School ID
NC-32K-000
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
NC STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
724 Foster Street
City
Durham
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27701
County
Durham County
Metro Area
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
3704
State Leg. Upper
37022
State Leg. Lower
37030
Latitude
36.0046
Longitude
-78.901
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
585
Total Students
👩‍🏫
47.1
Teachers FTE
📐
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
47.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)47.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 208 35.6%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Central Park School For Children
LEAID
3700130
State LEA ID
NC-32K
Phone
(919)682-1200
Website
http://www.cpscnc.org/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Durham
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$8,261K
Federal Revenue
$562K
State Revenue
$4,501K
Local Revenue
$3,198K
Total Expenditure
$8,195K
Instruction Exp.
$4,925K
Support Services
$2,808K
Other Current Exp.
$240K
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Geographic

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1
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2
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3
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0.6 mi
4
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0.9 mi
5
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6
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Central Park School For Children, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Central Park School For Children?
585 students are enrolled at Central Park School For Children, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Central Park School For Children have?
Central Park School For Children has 47.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Central Park School For Children serve?
Central Park School For Children serves grades KG through 08.
Is Central Park School For Children a charter school?
Central Park School For Children is a charter school.
What metro area is Central Park School For Children located in?
Central Park School For Children is located in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metropolitan area.
What school district does Central Park School For Children belong to?
Central Park School For Children is part of the Central Park School For Children school district.
How much does Central Park School For Children spend per student?
The Central Park School For Children district spends approximately $14,008,547 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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