Central Park School For Children

Central Park School For Children is the only public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Durham, North Carolina area, with a total enrollment of 594 students. This standout school consistently outperforms the state averages in academic test scores, particularly in higher grade levels, and maintains a relatively diverse student population with a low student-teacher ratio.

The school's test scores in mathematics, reading, and science generally exceed the state averages for North Carolina, with an impressive 85.7% of 8th graders proficient or better in science compared to the state average of 70.1%. Additionally, the school has a racially diverse student body, with 45.12% White, 28.45% African American, and 16.67% Hispanic students, among other racial/ethnic groups. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 13.8 is considered favorable for providing more individualized attention to students.

While the school's overall performance is strong, there are a few areas where the scores lag behind the state averages, such as 4th grade mathematics and 7th grade mathematics. The school's free/reduced lunch rate of 35.86% is also lower than the state average, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. Nevertheless, Central Park School For Children remains a high-performing public charter school in the Central Park School For Children district, providing a quality education to its diverse student body.