Some charter schools, however, target specific student populations such as special needs students. As the dissatisfaction with government's management of America's public schools grows, charter schools may become a viable option. That viability increases with the stability of an experienced management company at the helm of the charter school. No two charter schools are alike. They address different needs, approaches, communities, and student populations.
Most charter schools are small.
Most charter schools are newly created. Charter schools have, on average, a racial composition roughly similar to statewide averages, or they have a higher proportion of students of color. Charter schools serve, on average, a slightly lower proportion of students with disabilities, except in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Charter schools enroll approximately the same proportion of low-income students, on average, as other public schools. Most charter schools are eligible for Title 1 funding.