- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Jefferson, NC
Ashe County Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Ashe County Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370021003474
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashe County Early College High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Jefferson · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 28.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashe County Early College High has class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashe County Early College High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Jefferson, NC.
School address
District: Ashe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370021003474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ashe County Early College High held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 370021003474 · West Jefferson, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
143 enr · 28.6:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashe County High (767 students)
Ashe County Early College High held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ashe County Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashe County Hi
Ashe County High
767 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
566 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary
451 students
- Ashe County Mi
Ashe County Middle
401 students
- Blue Ridge Ele
Blue Ridge Elementary
348 students
- This school 143
Ashe County Early College High
143 students
What this shows Ashe County Early College High reports 143 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashe County Early College High compares
Ashe County Early College High 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 | 28.6:1 | ▲ 81% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 32% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
143
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below 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
28.6:1
students per teacher
- 81% 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
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,547
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 143 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Ashe County Early College High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ashe County Schools reports $14,547 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashe County Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashe County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashe County Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashe County Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in West Jefferson
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 (~143 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashe County Early College High
How many students attend Ashe County Early College High?
Ashe County Early College High has 143 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Jefferson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashe County Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashe County Early College High is 28.6:1, which is 81% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashe County Early College High?
45.2% of students at Ashe County Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashe County Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Ashe County Early College High is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in West Jefferson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashe County Early College High?
Ashe County Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Ashe County Early College High rank among public schools in West Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashe County Early College High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Jefferson, 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 Ashe County Schools?
Besides Ashe County Early College High, Ashe County Schools also operates Ashe County High (767 students), Mountain View Elementary (566 students), and Westwood Elementary (451 students). See the Ashe County Schools district page for the complete list.