- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincolnton, NC
Asbury Academy
Federal NCES profile for Asbury Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 82/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370268002392
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asbury Academy earns 82/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Lincolnton · Resource Index
- 82
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Asbury Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Asbury Academy ranks #1 of 7 schools in Lincolnton, NC.
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370268002392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Asbury Academy shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370268002392 · Lincolnton, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
34 enr · 4.3:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 82
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lincoln High (1,126 students)
Asbury Academy shrank from 34 students in 2022-23 to 29 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Asbury Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln High
1,126 students
- East Lincoln H
East Lincoln High
1,047 students
- Lincolnton Hig
Lincolnton High
797 students
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln Middle
774 students
- East Lincoln M
East Lincoln Middle
738 students
- This school 34
Asbury Academy
34 students
What this shows Asbury Academy reports 34 students on the CCD universe file.
How Asbury Academy compares
Asbury Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 4.3:1 | ▼ 73% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 29% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 34 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
34
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,722
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 34 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Two or More 17.6%
African American 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Asbury Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Schools reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Asbury Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincolnton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Asbury Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Lincolnton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Battleground Elementary
Standard public school
420 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Childers Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Ge Massey Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Pumpkin Center Primary
Standard public school
325 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Love Memorial Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
S Ray Lowder Elementary
Standard public school
306 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~34 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Asbury Academy
How many students attend Asbury Academy?
Asbury Academy has 34 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lincolnton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 29 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asbury Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Asbury Academy is 4.3:1, which is 73% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 73% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Asbury Academy?
85.3% of students at Asbury Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asbury Academy?
The largest demographic group at Asbury Academy is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Lincolnton, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asbury Academy?
Asbury Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Asbury Academy rank among schools in Lincolnton?
By Resource Investment Index, Asbury Academy ranks #1 of 7 schools in Lincolnton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincolnton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Besides Asbury Academy, Lincoln County Schools also operates North Lincoln High (1,126 students), East Lincoln High (1,047 students), and Lincolnton High (797 students). See the Lincoln County Schools district page for the complete list.