Below Average
#2185 of 2,648 schools in NC
Research Triangle Charter
Elementary School · Research Triangle Charter · Durham, NC
A charter elementary school in Durham, NC where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2418 Ellis Road, Durham, NC 27703
- Math 37% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Research Triangle Charter score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Research Triangle Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,953
Median home value
$340,500
Median rent
$1,469/mo
College educated
45.1%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethesda Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–9 | 0.8 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Bethesda ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| Spring Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| The Institute Development Young LeadersCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 412 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Research Triangle Charter
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Research Triangle Charter is listed in Research Triangle Charter; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Research Triangle Charter
Research Triangle Charter is a public elementary school in Durham, NC, part of Research Triangle Charter, serving approximately 727 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,185 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Research Triangle Charter
What grades does Research Triangle Charter serve?
Research Triangle Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Research Triangle Charter?
Research Triangle Charter has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Research Triangle Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Research Triangle Charter is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Research Triangle Charter rank in NC?
Research Triangle Charter ranks #2,185 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Research Triangle Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Research Triangle Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Research Triangle Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Research Triangle Charter has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Research Triangle Charter a charter school?
Yes, Research Triangle Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Research Triangle Charter a Title I school?
No, Research Triangle Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Research Triangle Charter?
77.4% of students at Research Triangle Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (919) 957-7108
- Area population (ZIP 27703)
- 62,994
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27703; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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