Overview
Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The school enrolls 110 students. It is part of the Z.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Intimate school community
110 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictZ.E.C.A. School of Arts and Technology
County37133
CityJacksonville
ZIP28540
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370034803278
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment110
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %96%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)