Enrollment
221
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370331002843
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+75% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Craven Early College High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Craven Early College High
Craven Early College High is a small high school in New Bern, North Carolina, enrolling 221 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.6:1 is larger than about 97% of North Carolina schools and 75% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Bern's high schools, it stands alongside New Bern High (1,637 students): Craven Early College High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.6:1 vs 18:1).
Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students) and Havelock High (1,014 students) alongside Craven Early College High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Craven Early College High compares
Craven Early College High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,737
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Craven County Schools, which includes Craven Early College High.
$11,737
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 59.0%
Federal 23.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~221 students)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Craven Early College High a good school?
Craven Early College High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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