North East Carolina Preparatory School

Tarboro, North Carolina — 1 schools

909
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,296
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North East Carolina Preparatory School operates 1 public schools serving 909 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,107 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Edgecombe County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,296 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 7.0% local, 69.0% state, and 24.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 67/100, ranked #55 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 553.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 47.9% White, 32.9% African American, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

North East Carolina Prep accounts for 100.0% of all North East Carolina Preparatory School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North East Carolina Preparatory School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North East Carolina Preparatory School has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 66.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

North East Carolina Preparatory School student-counselor ratio is 554:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

North East Carolina Preparatory School chronic absenteeism rate is 23.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within North East Carolina Preparatory School is typically wider than the North East Carolina Preparatory School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

24.0%
Federal
69.0%
State
7.0%
Local

Funding Equity

67
Equity Score
55 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Edgecombe County county, where this district is located.

$913
Studio/mo
$918
1 BR/mo
$1,143
2 BR/mo
$1,550
3 BR/mo
$1,812
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in North East Carolina Preparatory School.

White 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 32.9%
Multiracial 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

553.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in North East Carolina Preparatory School

School Enrollment
North East Carolina Prep
Charter
1,107

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North East Carolina Preparatory School?

North East Carolina Preparatory School has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 909 students.

How much does North East Carolina Preparatory School spend per student?

North East Carolina Preparatory School spends $12,296 per student. The district has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #55 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near North East Carolina Preparatory School?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Edgecombe County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of North East Carolina Preparatory School?

North East Carolina Preparatory School students are 47.9% White, 32.9% African American, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North East Carolina Preparatory School?

North East Carolina Preparatory School has an equity score of 67/100, ranking #55 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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