- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hudson, NC
Caldwell Early College
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370058002880
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell Early College earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Hudson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell Early College has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Early College ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hudson, NC.
School address
District: Caldwell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370058002880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Caldwell Early College held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370058002880 · Hudson, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 22.8:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: South Caldwell High (1,272 students)
Caldwell Early College held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Caldwell Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Caldwell
South Caldwell High
1,272 students
- Hibriten High
Hibriten High
818 students
- Hudson Element
Hudson Elementary
665 students
- Granite Falls
Granite Falls Elementary
647 students
- West Caldwell
West Caldwell High
634 students
- This school 387
Caldwell Early College
387 students
What this shows Caldwell Early College reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell Early College compares
Caldwell 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$12,066
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Caldwell 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 Caldwell County Schools reports $12,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwell Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Caldwell High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hibriten High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Granite Falls Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Caldwell High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Hudson
2 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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell Early College
How many students attend Caldwell Early College?
Caldwell Early College has 387 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hudson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell Early College is 22.8:1, which is 44% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldwell Early College?
36.4% of students at Caldwell Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell Early College?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell Early College is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Hudson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell Early College?
Caldwell Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Caldwell Early College rank among high schools in Hudson?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell Early College ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hudson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hudson on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell County Schools?
Besides Caldwell Early College, Caldwell County Schools also operates South Caldwell High (1,272 students), Hibriten High (818 students), and Hudson Elementary (665 students). See the Caldwell County Schools district page for the complete list.