- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Havelock, NC
Early College East High
Federal NCES profile for Early College East High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370331003127
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College East High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Havelock · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Early College East 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, Early College East High ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Havelock, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331003127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Early College East High held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.5 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 370331003127 · Havelock, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
208 enr · 26:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bern High (1,637 students)
Early College East High held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.5 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Early College East 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 208
Early College East High
208 students
What this shows Early College East High reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early College East High compares
Early College East 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 65% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 66% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 65% 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
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Early College East High is about as mixed as 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 Early College East 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 | Higher 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 Early College East 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 Havelock
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 (~208 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
Frequently asked questions about Early College East High
How many students attend Early College East High?
Early College East High has 208 students enrolled. It is a high school in Havelock, NC. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College East High?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College East High is 26:1, which is 65% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early College East High?
22.2% of students at Early College East High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College East High?
The largest demographic group at Early College East High is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Havelock, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College East High?
Early College East High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Early College East High rank among public schools in Havelock?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College East High ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Havelock, 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 Havelock on the city page.
What other schools are in Craven County Schools?
Besides Early College East 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.