Community School of Digital & Visual Art

School Overview
Carter Community Charter School, located on West Cornwallis Road in Durham, North Carolina, is a public charter school committed to providing a holistic and rigorous educational experience for students in the Durham community. The school places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, personal development, and character building, striving to create a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. By focusing on individualized instruction and community involvement, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and prepare its student body for success in secondary education and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to integrate family and community partnership into the educational process, viewing these relationships as vital to a student's long-term growth. Their curriculum is designed not only to meet state standards but also to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of social responsibility. With its dedicated faculty and commitment to creating a safe, inclusive space, Carter Community Charter continues to serve as an important educational pillar for families in the Durham area who are seeking a community-focused alternative to traditional district schooling.
217
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Community School of Digital & Visual Art
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic22
Black183
Two or More7
  • Black
    183 (84.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (10.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.2 %)
  • White
    5 (2.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Community School of Digital and Visual A
Phone: (919)797-2340
Website: http://www.communitydva.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 201
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 20
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 21
Grade 7 36
Grade 8 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Community School of Digital & Visual Art
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten26
Grade 120
Grade 221
Grade 325
Grade 425
Grade 522
Grade 621
Grade 736
Grade 821
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Community School of Digital & Visual Art
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11352.1%
Male10447.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)