- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Olin, NC
Agriculture and Science Early College
Federal NCES profile for Agriculture and Science Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370231003432
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Agriculture and Science Early College earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Olin · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Agriculture and Science Early College has class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Agriculture and Science Early College ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Olin, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231003432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Agriculture and Science Early College held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.1 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370231003432 · Olin, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 28.3:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Norman High (1,905 students)
Agriculture and Science Early College held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.1 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Agriculture and Science Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Norman Hi
Lake Norman High
1,905 students
- South Iredell
South Iredell High
1,768 students
- Statesville Hi
Statesville High
991 students
- North Iredell
North Iredell High
983 students
- Troutman Eleme
Troutman Elementary
902 students
- This school 255
Agriculture and Science Early College
255 students
What this shows Agriculture and Science Early College reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Agriculture and Science Early College compares
Agriculture and Science Early College held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.3:1 | ▲ 79% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 98% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,291
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Agriculture and Science Early College is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iredell-Statesville Schools reports $11,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Agriculture and Science Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Agriculture and Science Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Olin
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Agriculture and Science Early College
How many students attend Agriculture and Science Early College?
Agriculture and Science Early College has 255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olin, NC. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agriculture and Science Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Agriculture and Science Early College is 28.3:1, which is 79% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Agriculture and Science Early College?
33.1% of students at Agriculture and Science Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Agriculture and Science Early College?
The largest demographic group at Agriculture and Science Early College is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Olin, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Agriculture and Science Early College?
Agriculture and Science Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Agriculture and Science Early College rank among public schools in Olin?
By Resource Investment Index, Agriculture and Science Early College ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Olin, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides Agriculture and Science Early College, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), South Iredell High (1,768 students), and Statesville High (991 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.