Enrollment
1,265
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zebulon, NC
East Wake Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Wake Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370007002416Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Wake Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Zebulon · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,265
- students enrolled
East Wake Academy has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Wake Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Zebulon, NC.
School address
District: East Wake Academy · North Carolina
NCES ID 370007002416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Wake Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Wake Academy
East Wake Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Zebulon, North Carolina, enrolling 1,265 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,265 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding East Wake Academy spends $9,321 per pupil, 22% below the North Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Zebulon's public schools, it stands alongside Zebulon Elementary (693 students): East Wake Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 15.1:1).
East Wake Academy is a single-school charter district, so East Wake Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Wake Academy compares
East Wake Academy 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,265
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,321
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 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 68.9%
African American 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, East Wake Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Wake Academy, which includes East Wake Academy.
$9,321
Per student
-22%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 64.0%
Federal 7.9%
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.
Similar other schools in Zebulon
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~1,265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Wake Academy
How many students attend East Wake Academy?
East Wake Academy has 1,265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zebulon, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Wake Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Wake Academy is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Wake Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Wake Academy is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Zebulon, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Wake Academy?
East Wake Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Wake Academy rank among schools in Zebulon?
By Resource Investment Index, East Wake Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Zebulon, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Zebulon on the city page.
Is East Wake Academy a good school?
East Wake Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 East Wake Academy?
None; East Wake Academy is a single-school charter district, and East Wake Academy is its only campus.
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