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About Central Park School For Children
Central Park School For Children serves kindergarten through grade 8 as a public charter school in Durham, North Carolina. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 585 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Durham. With about 47.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.4 students per teacher. Families comparing options will find 69 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city.
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School facts
| Address | 724 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (919) 682-1200 |
| School district | Central Park School For Children |
| Grades | K to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 585 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 47.1 |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, large, Durham County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370013002665). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Durham School of the ArtsPublic · Grades 6 to 12Durham · 0.3 miDurham Nativity SchoolPrivate · Grades 5 to 8Durham · 0.4 miGlobal Scholars AcademyCharter · Grades K to 8Durham · 0.5 miGeorge Watts ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Durham · 0.6 miEmpowered Minds AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK to 4Durham · 0.8 miCristo Rey Research TrianglePrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 11Durham · 0.8 miImmaculata Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Durham · 0.9 miDurham Charter SchoolCharter · Grades K to 11Durham · 0.9 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Central Park School For Children serve?
Central Park School For Children serves kindergarten through grade 8.
How many students attend Central Park School For Children?
Central Park School For Children reported 585 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park School For Children?
About 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 585 students and 47.1 teachers in federal data.
Is Central Park School For Children a public or charter school?
Central Park School For Children is a public charter school.
What school district is Central Park School For Children in?
Central Park School For Children is part of Central Park School For Children.
Where is Central Park School For Children located?
Central Park School For Children is at 724 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27701. The phone number is (919) 682-1200.
How many other schools are near Central Park School For Children?
There are 69 other schools within 5 miles of Central Park School For Children in our directory.
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