Enrollment
828
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370003502340 Charter school
Eno River Academy — Hillsborough, NC
Federal NCES profile for Eno River Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 79
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Eno River Academy · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eno River Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Eno River Academy reports 828 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 60.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 414 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Eno River Academy spends $10,695 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.7% from local sources (property taxes), 65.6% from the state, and 2.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eno River Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 84% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 21% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$10,695
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 414 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 828 Top 84% in North Carolina — larger than 16% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370003502340
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 16
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 414:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eno River Academy, which includes Eno River Academy.
$10,695
Per student
-18%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 65.6%
Federal 2.7%
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 Hillsborough
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
River Park Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 14:1 students per teacher
Hillsborough Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Grady Brown Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Pathways Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
261 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Eno River Academy
How many students attend Eno River Academy?
Eno River Academy has 828 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hillsborough, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eno River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Eno River Academy is 13:1, which is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eno River Academy?
The largest demographic group at Eno River Academy is White at 77.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hillsborough, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eno River Academy?
Eno River Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.