Iredell-Statesville Schools

Iredell-Statesville Schools serves 20,721 students across 38 schools in suburban Iredell County, North Carolina. The district experienced minimal enrollment growth of 0.2% year-over-year, suggesting stable population size. With 1,255 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1, above the state average.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 57.5%, exceeding North Carolina's 56.2% average, while reading proficiency of 51.1% slightly trails the state average of 51.4%. The graduation rate of 86.5% substantially outperforms the state average of 78.7%. However, chronic absenteeism at 23.4% represents a notable challenge.

The student population reflects significant economic diversity, with 46.1% classified as economically disadvantaged. The district serves 9.2% English learners and 11.7% students with disabilities. Racial demographics show 56.5% White, 18.9% Hispanic, 14.3% Black, and 3.4% Asian students.

Financial indicators present constraints. Per-pupil spending of $11,112 falls $821 below the state average of $11,933, despite a total budget of $224.1 million. Revenue composition relies more heavily on state funding (59.9%) than local sources (29.1%), with federal funding contributing 11.0%. This funding structure and below-average per-pupil spending may impact resource allocation across the district's 17 elementary, 9 middle, and 9 high schools.