- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smithfield, NC
Choice Plus Academy
Federal NCES profile for Choice Plus Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370237003545
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Choice Plus Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 94.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Choice Plus Academy has class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Choice Plus Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in Smithfield, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237003545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Choice Plus Academy grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (+34.6%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 370237003545 · Smithfield, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
97 enr · 12.1:1 · 94.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Choice Plus Academy grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 70 in 2023-24 (+34.6%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Choice Plus Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school 97
Choice Plus Academy
97 students
What this shows Choice Plus Academy reports 97 students on the CCD universe file.
How Choice Plus Academy compares
Choice Plus Academy is a growing 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.2% | ▲ 43% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
96.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,352
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 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
White 14.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Choice Plus Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Choice Plus Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Choice Plus Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Smithfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Neuse Charter School
Standard public school
925 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
West Smithfield Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
South Smithfield Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Jcps Virtual Academy
Standard public school
203 students 9.2:1 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 (~97 students)
Frequently asked questions about Choice Plus Academy
How many students attend Choice Plus Academy?
Choice Plus Academy has 97 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Smithfield, NC. CCD year-over-year: 52 (2022-23) → 70 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Choice Plus Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Choice Plus Academy is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 23% 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 Choice Plus Academy?
94.2% of students at Choice Plus Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Choice Plus Academy?
The largest demographic group at Choice Plus Academy is African American at 50.5% of enrollment, in Smithfield, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Choice Plus Academy?
Choice Plus Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Choice Plus Academy rank among schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Choice Plus Academy ranks #2 of 5 schools in Smithfield, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Smithfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Choice Plus Academy, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.