- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 2.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilson, NC
Eastern Nc School for the Deaf
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Nc School for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370032003235
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Nc School for the Deaf earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 92.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Nc School for the Deaf has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Nc School for the Deaf ranks #3 of 7 schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Deaf and Blind Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370032003235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Eastern Nc School for the Deaf held near 42 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.3 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370032003235 · Wilson, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 2:1 · 92.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Nc School for the Deaf (61 students)
Eastern Nc School for the Deaf held near 42 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.3 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Eastern Nc School for the Deaf in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nc School for
Nc School for the Deaf
61 students
- This school
Eastern Nc School for the Deaf
41 students
- Gov. Morehead
Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind
35 students
What this shows Eastern Nc School for the Deaf reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Nc School for the Deaf compares
Eastern Nc School for the Deaf 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 | 2:1 | ▼ 87% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.7% | ▲ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above 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
2:1
students per teacher
- 87% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.1%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
How Eastern Nc School for the Deaf Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc School for the Deaf | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Nc School for the Deaf's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 1.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Wilson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sallie B Howard School
Standard public school
1,228 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Wilson Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
725 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
John W Jones Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Margaret Hearne Elementary
Standard public school
423 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Milton M Daniels Learning Center
Alternative education program
62 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Wilson Academy of Virtual Education
Standard public school
44 students 44:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~41 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Nc School for the Deaf
How many students attend Eastern Nc School for the Deaf?
Eastern Nc School for the Deaf has 41 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Wilson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 42 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Nc School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Nc School for the Deaf is 2:1, which is 87% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 87% 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 Eastern Nc School for the Deaf?
92.7% of students at Eastern Nc School for the Deaf are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Nc School for the Deaf?
Eastern Nc School for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastern Nc School for the Deaf rank among schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Nc School for the Deaf ranks #3 of 7 schools in Wilson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilson on the city page.
What other schools are in Deaf and Blind Schools?
Besides Eastern Nc School for the Deaf, Deaf and Blind Schools also operates Nc School for the Deaf (61 students) and Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind (35 students). See the Deaf and Blind Schools district page for the complete list.