- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabethtown, NC
East Bladen High
Federal NCES profile for East Bladen 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 370039000116
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Bladen High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Bladen High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Bladen High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Elizabethtown, NC.
School address
District: Bladen County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370039000116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
East Bladen High held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 370039000116 · Elizabethtown, NC High · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 15:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bladen High (720 students)
East Bladen High held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Bladen High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Bladen Hi
West Bladen High
720 students
- This school
East Bladen High
525 students
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Primary
483 students
- Tar Heel Middl
Tar Heel Middle
449 students
- Bladenboro Pri
Bladenboro Primary
448 students
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Middle
305 students
What this shows East Bladen High reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Bladen High compares
East Bladen 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$16,306
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.3%
White 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, East Bladen High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bladen County Schools reports $16,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Bladen High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bladen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabethtown Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tar Heel Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bladenboro Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabethtown Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Bladen High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Bladen High
How many students attend East Bladen High?
East Bladen High has 525 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabethtown, NC. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Bladen High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Bladen High is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 East Bladen High?
99.4% of students at East Bladen High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Bladen High?
The largest demographic group at East Bladen High is African American at 45.3% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Bladen High?
East Bladen High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 East Bladen High rank among public schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, East Bladen High ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Bladen County Schools?
Besides East Bladen High, Bladen County Schools also operates West Bladen High (720 students), Elizabethtown Primary (483 students), and Tar Heel Middle (449 students). See the Bladen County Schools district page for the complete list.