- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabeth City, NC
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370354003426
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Elizabeth City · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Elizabeth City, NC.
School address
NCES ID 370354003426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College grew from 107 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370354003426 · Elizabeth City, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 23:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeastern High (658 students)
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College grew from 107 students in 2022-23 to 113 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeastern H
Northeastern High
658 students
- Pasquotank Cou
Pasquotank County High
653 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
484 students
- Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City Middle
484 students
- Sheep-Harney E
Sheep-Harney Elementary
441 students
- This school 115
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College
115 students
What this shows Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College compares
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 115 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools reports $13,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pasquotank County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth City Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheep-Harney Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Elizabeth City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~115 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College
How many students attend Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College?
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College has 115 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabeth City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 113 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College is 23:1, which is 46% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College?
39.3% of students at Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Elizabeth City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College?
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College rank among high schools in Elizabeth City?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Elizabeth City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Elizabeth City on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Besides Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools also operates Northeastern High (658 students), Pasquotank County High (653 students), and Central Elementary (484 students). See the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district page for the complete list.