Enrollment
172
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370009003396
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+56% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexander Early College compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexander Early College
Alexander Early College is a small high school in Taylorsville, North Carolina, enrolling 172 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.6:1 is larger than about 96% of North Carolina schools and 56% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.9% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the North Carolina average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of North Carolina schools, with 172 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 46/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 172 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Taylorsville's high schools, it stands alongside Alexander Central High (1,254 students): Alexander Early College is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.6:1 vs 14.4:1).
Alexander County Schools also operates Alexander Central High (1,254 students) and East Alexander Middle (510 students) alongside Alexander Early College.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alexander Early College compares
Alexander Early College on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alexander County Schools, which includes Alexander Early College.
$12,879
Per student
+7%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 63.6%
Federal 20.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Alexander Early College a good school?
Alexander Early College earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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