Central Park School For Child

www.cpscnc.org

Charter School 594 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Central Park School for Children (CPSC) is a progressive, tuition-free public charter school located in downtown Durham, North Carolina. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is deeply rooted in a community-centered philosophy that prioritizes social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academics. Its curriculum is project-based and experiential, designed to foster critical thinking, curiosity, and a strong sense of civic responsibility, often utilizing the surrounding urban environment as an extension of the classroom.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to reflect the socio-economic and cultural makeup of Durham. By integrating "Habits of Scholarship"—such as persistence, collaboration, and craftsmanship—into daily lessons, CPSC encourages students to take ownership of their education. With its commitment to restorative practices and a democratic school culture, Central Park School for Children seeks to develop not just high-achieving students, but empathetic, engaged citizens who are prepared to contribute meaningfully to their local and global communities.

594

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Park School For Child
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	99
Black	169
Asian	12
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
268 (45.1 %)
Black
169 (28.5 %)
Hispanic
99 (16.7 %)
Two or More
45 (7.6 %)
Asian
12 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Central Park School For Children
Phone:	(919)682-1200
Website:	http://www.cpscnc.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Park School For Child
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	88
Grade 6	83
Grade 7	62
Grade 8	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Park School For Child
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	51.2%
Male	290	48.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Global Scholars Academy

Charter School 211 Students

311 Dowd St
Durham, NC 27701 (0.5 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th