- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Louisburg, NC
Franklin County Early College
Federal NCES profile for Franklin County Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370153003101
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Franklin County Early College earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Louisburg · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Franklin County Early College has class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin County Early College ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Louisburg, NC.
School address
District: Franklin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370153003101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Franklin County Early College held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 370153003101 · Louisburg, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 25.6:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklinton High (1,127 students)
Franklin County Early College held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Franklin County Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklinton Hi
Franklinton High
1,127 students
- Bunn High
Bunn High
817 students
- Louisburg Magn
Louisburg Magnet High
630 students
- Bunn Middle
Bunn Middle
618 students
- Bunn Elementar
Bunn Elementary
600 students
- This school 179
Franklin County Early College
179 students
What this shows Franklin County Early College reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Franklin County Early College compares
Franklin County Early College 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 62% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 39% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 96% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,043
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
African American 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Franklin County Early College is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County Schools reports $13,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Franklin County Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bunn High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louisburg Magnet High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bunn Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bunn Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Franklin County Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Louisburg
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Franklin County Early College
How many students attend Franklin County Early College?
Franklin County Early College has 179 students enrolled. It is a high school in Louisburg, NC. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Franklin County Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Franklin County Early College is 25.6:1, which is 62% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Franklin County Early College?
40.2% of students at Franklin County Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Franklin County Early College?
The largest demographic group at Franklin County Early College is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Louisburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Franklin County Early College?
Franklin County Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Franklin County Early College rank among public schools in Louisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Franklin County Early College ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Louisburg, 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 Louisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County Schools?
Besides Franklin County Early College, Franklin County Schools also operates Franklinton High (1,127 students), Bunn High (817 students), and Louisburg Magnet High (630 students). See the Franklin County Schools district page for the complete list.