- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Connelly Springs, NC
East Burke High
Federal NCES profile for East Burke High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370048000174
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Burke High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Connelly Springs · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Burke High has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Burke High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Connelly Springs, NC.
School address
District: Burke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370048000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
East Burke High held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 370048000174 · Connelly Springs, NC High · MID · TRAD
874 enr · 17.8:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom High (1,299 students)
East Burke High held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Burke High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,299 students
- This school
East Burke High
874 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
762 students
- Robert L. Patt
Robert L. Patton High School
756 students
- Jimmy C Draugh
Jimmy C Draughn High School
661 students
- East Burke Mid
East Burke Middle
630 students
What this shows East Burke High reports 874 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Burke High compares
East Burke 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 14% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$12,261
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, East Burke High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burke County Schools reports $12,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Burke High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Patton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jimmy C Draughn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Burke Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Burke High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~874 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Burke High
How many students attend East Burke High?
East Burke High has 874 students enrolled. It is a high school in Connelly Springs, NC. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Burke High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Burke High is 17.8:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Burke High?
56.5% of students at East Burke High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Burke High?
The largest demographic group at East Burke High is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Connelly Springs, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Burke High?
East Burke High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Burke High rank among public schools in Connelly Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, East Burke High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Connelly Springs, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Burke County Schools?
Besides East Burke High, Burke County Schools also operates Freedom High (1,299 students), Mountain View Elementary (762 students), and Robert L. Patton High School (756 students). See the Burke County Schools district page for the complete list.