Enrollment
874
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370048000174
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Burke High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Burke High
East Burke High is a higher-need, large high school in Connelly Springs, North Carolina, enrolling 874 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.5% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 874 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #216.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 202 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 874 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Burke County Schools also operates Freedom High (1,299 students) and Mountain View Elementary (762 students) alongside East Burke 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 East Burke High compares
East Burke 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,845
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burke County Schools, which includes East Burke High.
$11,845
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.2%
State 61.7%
Federal 23.1%
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 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
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~874 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Connelly Springs on the city page.
Is East Burke High a good school?
East Burke High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 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.
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