- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Candler, NC
Enka High
Federal NCES profile for Enka High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370045000147
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Enka High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Candler · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Enka High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Enka High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Candler, NC.
School address
District: Buncombe County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370045000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Enka High held near 1,037 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.7 → 63.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 370045000147 · Candler, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,051 enr · 16.2:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Roberson High (1,479 students)
Enka High held near 1,037 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.7 → 63.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Enka High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roberson High
Roberson High
1,479 students
- Reynolds High
Reynolds High
1,169 students
- This school
Enka High
1,051 students
- Erwin High
Erwin High
1,013 students
- North Buncombe
North Buncombe High
896 students
- Estes Elementa
Estes Elementary
754 students
What this shows Enka High reports 1,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How Enka High compares
Enka High 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 22% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,051
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 65% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$13,585
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Enka High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buncombe County Schools reports $13,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Enka High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reynolds High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Erwin High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Buncombe High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Enka High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,051 students)
Frequently asked questions about Enka High
How many students attend Enka High?
Enka High has 1,051 students enrolled. It is a high school in Candler, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,045 (2022-23) → 1,037 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enka High?
The student-teacher ratio at Enka High is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Enka High?
51.5% of students at Enka High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Enka High?
The largest demographic group at Enka High is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Candler, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Enka High?
Enka High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Enka High rank among public schools in Candler?
By Resource Investment Index, Enka High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Candler, 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 Candler on the city page.
What other schools are in Buncombe County Schools?
Besides Enka High, Buncombe County Schools also operates Roberson High (1,479 students), Reynolds High (1,169 students), and Erwin High (1,013 students). See the Buncombe County Schools district page for the complete list.