- First Ward Creative Arts Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Villa Heights Elementary (188 vs. 45).
- First Ward Creative Arts Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Villa Heights Elementary (263.5:1 vs. 121:1).
- First Ward Creative Arts Academy reported a higher violent incidents than Villa Heights Elementary (22 vs. 8).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
First Ward Creative Arts Academy reported a higher chronically absent students than Villa Heights Elementary (188 vs. 45).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Villa Heights Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than First Ward Creative Arts Academy (14 vs. 11).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
First Ward Creative Arts Academy reported a higher violent incidents than Villa Heights Elementary (22 vs. 8).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
First Ward Creative Arts Academy reported a higher students per counselor than Villa Heights Elementary (263.5:1 vs. 121:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
First Ward Creative Arts Academy
$12,198.37
Villa Heights Elementary
$12,198.37
Local revenue share
First Ward Creative Arts Academy
32.6%
Villa Heights Elementary
32.6%
State revenue share
First Ward Creative Arts Academy
49.2%
Villa Heights Elementary
49.2%
Federal revenue share
First Ward Creative Arts Academy
18.2%
Villa Heights Elementary
18.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
First Ward Creative Arts Academy
28.1%
Villa Heights Elementary
28.1%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Mecklenburg County
$83,765
Poverty rate
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Mecklenburg County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Mecklenburg County
48.6%
Unemployment rate
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
Mecklenburg County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.