- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Taylorsville, NC
Alexander Early College
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370009003396
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Early College earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Early College has class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Early College ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Taylorsville, NC.
School address
District: Alexander County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370009003396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Alexander Early College held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370009003396 · Taylorsville, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 24.6:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Central High (1,254 students)
Alexander Early College held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Alexander Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexander Cent
Alexander Central High
1,254 students
- East Alexander
East Alexander Middle
510 students
- West Alexander 467
West Alexander Middle
467 students
- Bethlehem Elem 435
Bethlehem Elementary
435 students
- Hiddenite Elem 370
Hiddenite Elementary
370 students
- This school 172
Alexander Early College
172 students
What this shows Alexander Early College reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Early College compares
Alexander 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 53% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 96% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Alexander 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 Alexander County Schools reports $12,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Central High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Alexander Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Alexander Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hiddenite Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Taylorsville
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 (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Early College
How many students attend Alexander Early College?
Alexander Early College has 172 students enrolled. It is a high school in Taylorsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Early College is 24.6:1, which is 56% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Early College?
30.9% of students at Alexander Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Early College?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Early College is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Early College?
Alexander Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Alexander Early College rank among public schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Early College ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Taylorsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Taylorsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexander County Schools?
Besides Alexander Early College, Alexander County Schools also operates Alexander Central High (1,254 students), East Alexander Middle (510 students), and West Alexander Middle (467 students). See the Alexander County Schools district page for the complete list.