Enrollment
115
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370354003426
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College is a small high school in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, enrolling 115 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 94% of North Carolina schools and 46% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of North Carolina schools, with 115 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 62/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 115 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Elizabeth City's high schools, it stands alongside Northeastern High (658 students): Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 15.7:1).
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools also operates Northeastern High (658 students) and Pasquotank County High (653 students) alongside Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College.
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 Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College compares
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, which includes Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College.
$13,245
Per student
+10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 19.4%
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 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
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~115 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
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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.
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 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College a good school?
Elizabeth City Pasquotank Early College earns 52/100 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. 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 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.
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