Enrollment
1,105
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370033603304 Charter school
Falls Lake Academy — Creedmoor, NC
Federal NCES profile for Falls Lake Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 71
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: Falls Lake 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)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Falls Lake Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Falls Lake Academy reports 1,105 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 87.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% 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 20% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 368 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Falls Lake Academy spends $10,939 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.9% from local sources (property taxes), 68.4% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), 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 Falls Lake 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,105 | top 92% | — | — |
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 17% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$10,939
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 368 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,105 Top 92% in North Carolina — larger than 8% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 87.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370033603304
Student demographics
White 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 368:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 39
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Falls Lake Academy, which includes Falls Lake Academy.
$10,939
Per student
-16%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 68.4%
Federal 6.7%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Falls Lake Academy
How many students attend Falls Lake Academy?
Falls Lake Academy has 1,105 students enrolled. It is a other school in Creedmoor, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falls Lake Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Falls Lake Academy is 12.7:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 20% 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 Falls Lake Academy?
The largest demographic group at Falls Lake Academy is White at 71.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Creedmoor, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falls Lake Academy?
Falls Lake Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) 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.