Enrollment
254
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roanoke Rapids, NC
Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy
Federal NCES profile for Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370195000862
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Roanoke Rapids · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
School address
District: Halifax County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370195000862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy
Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, enrolling 254 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 95% 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 above the state's typical profile, with 98.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 251 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #251, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Halifax County Schools spends $16,759 per pupil, 39% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Roanoke Rapids's public schools, it stands alongside Manning Elementary School (630 students): Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 15.8:1).
Halifax County Schools also operates Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students) and William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy (243 students) alongside Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy.
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 Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy compares
Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$16,759
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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
African American 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.3%
White 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Halifax County Schools, which includes Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy.
$16,759
Per student
+39%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 55.4%
Federal 28.6%
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 Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Roanoke Rapids
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~254 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy
How many students attend Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy?
Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy is 23.1:1, which is 46% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy?
98.8% of students at Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy?
The largest demographic group at Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy is African American at 81.5% of enrollment, in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy?
Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy rank among schools in Roanoke Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roanoke Rapids on the city page.
Is Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy a good school?
Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. 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 Halifax County Schools?
Besides Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy, Halifax County Schools also operates Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students), William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy (243 students), and Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy (225 students). See the Halifax County Schools district page for the complete list.
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