Enrollment
91
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370048803639
Carolina Community Academy — Roxboro, NC
Federal NCES profile for Carolina Community Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 63/100.
👥 Class size 63
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Carolina Community Academy · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carolina Community Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Carolina Community Academy reports 91 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 89.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 35% above the North Carolina average and 72% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carolina Community Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 43% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 35% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 35% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
— 43% below state mean
Top 4% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 91 Top 4% in North Carolina — larger than 96% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 9.3:1 -43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 89.3% +35% vs state
NCES ID 370048803639
Student demographics
African American 54.9%
White 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.9% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Carolina Community Academy
How many students attend Carolina Community Academy?
Carolina Community Academy has 91 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Roxboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolina Community Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolina Community Academy is 9.3:1, which is 43% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carolina Community Academy?
89.3% of students at Carolina Community Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carolina Community Academy?
The largest demographic group at Carolina Community Academy is African American at 54.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Roxboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carolina Community Academy?
Carolina Community Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.