- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, NC
E O Young Jr Elementary
Federal NCES profile for E O Young Jr Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370465002071
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E O Young Jr Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 13
- schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
E O Young Jr Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E O Young Jr Elementary ranks #3 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC.
School address
District: Vance County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370465002071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
E O Young Jr Elementary held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370465002071 · Henderson, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 17.4:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Vance County High School (1,064 students)
E O Young Jr Elementary held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
E O Young Jr Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vance County H
Vance County High School
1,064 students
- Vance County M
Vance County Middle School
755 students
- Dabney Element 385
Dabney Elementary
385 students
- Aycock Element 376
Aycock Elementary
376 students
- Clarke Element 364
Clarke Elementary
364 students
- This school 174
E O Young Jr Elementary
174 students
What this shows E O Young Jr Elementary reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How E O Young Jr Elementary compares
E O Young Jr Elementary 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$14,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 171 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: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.5%
White 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, E O Young Jr Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vance County Schools reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E O Young Jr Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vance County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dabney Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aycock Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarke Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E O Young Jr Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Henderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Henderson Collegiate
Standard public school
1,334 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Vance Charter School
Standard public school
956 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dabney Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 16:1 students per teacher
Aycock Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Clarke Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
E M Rollins Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 13.4:1 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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about E O Young Jr Elementary
How many students attend E O Young Jr Elementary?
E O Young Jr Elementary has 174 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E O Young Jr Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E O Young Jr Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 10% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E O Young Jr Elementary?
98.3% of students at E O Young Jr Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E O Young Jr Elementary?
The largest demographic group at E O Young Jr Elementary is African American at 65.5% of enrollment, in Henderson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E O Young Jr Elementary?
E O Young Jr Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 E O Young Jr Elementary rank among schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, E O Young Jr Elementary ranks #3 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Vance County Schools?
Besides E O Young Jr Elementary, Vance County Schools also operates Vance County High School (1,064 students), Vance County Middle School (755 students), and Dabney Elementary (385 students). See the Vance County Schools district page for the complete list.