- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Bern, NC
Craven Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Craven Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370331002843
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Craven Early College High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 14
- public schools in New Bern · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Craven Early College High has class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Craven Early College High ranks #2 of 14 public schools in New Bern, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331002843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Craven Early College High held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.4 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370331002843 · New Bern, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 27.6:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bern High (1,637 students)
Craven Early College High held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.4 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Craven Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Bern High
New Bern High
1,637 students
- Havelock High
Havelock High
1,014 students
- West Craven Hi
West Craven High
751 students
- H J Macdonald 632
H J Macdonald Middle
632 students
- West Craven Mi 614
West Craven Middle
614 students
- This school 221
Craven Early College High
221 students
What this shows Craven Early College High reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Craven Early College High compares
Craven 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 | 27.6:1 | ▲ 75% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 44% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 97% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,893
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 13.1%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Craven Early College High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Craven County Schools reports $11,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Craven Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Craven Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in New Bern
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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Craven Early College High
How many students attend Craven Early College High?
Craven Early College High has 221 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Bern, NC. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craven Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Craven Early College High is 27.6:1, which is 75% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Craven Early College High?
37.2% of students at Craven 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 Craven Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Craven Early College High is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in New Bern, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Craven Early College High?
Craven Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Craven Early College High rank among public schools in New Bern?
By Resource Investment Index, Craven Early College High ranks #2 of 14 public schools in New Bern, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Bern on the city page.
What other schools are in Craven County Schools?
Besides Craven Early College High, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and West Craven High (751 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.