Enrollment
35
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raleigh, NC
Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind
Federal NCES profile for Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370032003236
👥 S:T ratio 93
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #6 of 52
- schools in Raleigh · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 93.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind ranks #6 of 52 schools in Raleigh, NC.
School address
District: Deaf and Blind Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370032003236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-89% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind
Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Raleigh, North Carolina, enrolling 35 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 1.8:1, Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind is leaner than roughly 99% of North Carolina schools and 89% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 93.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of North Carolina schools, with 35 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 20 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 35 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Raleigh's public schools, it stands alongside Harris Creek Elementary (827 students): Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (1.8:1 vs 13.6:1).
Deaf and Blind Schools also operates Nc School for the Deaf (61 students) and Eastern Nc School for the Deaf (41 students) alongside Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind.
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 Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind compares
Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind 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 | 1.8:1 | ▼ 89% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.2% | ▲ 41% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
1.8:1
students per teacher
- 89% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.7%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 35 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 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
White 34.3%
African American 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 5.7%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
How Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc School for the Deaf | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Nc School for the Deaf | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 2.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Raleigh
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harris Creek Elementary
Standard public school
827 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Abbotts Creek Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Creek Elementary
Standard public school
778 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Rogers Lane Elementary
Standard public school
763 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
North Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
730 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
River Bend Elementary
Standard public school
709 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~35 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~1.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind
How many students attend Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind?
Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind has 35 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Raleigh, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind?
The student-teacher ratio at Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind is 1.8:1, which is 89% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 89% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind?
93.2% of students at Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind?
The largest demographic group at Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Raleigh, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind?
Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind rank among schools in Raleigh?
By Resource Investment Index, Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind ranks #6 of 52 schools in Raleigh, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Raleigh on the city page.
Is Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind a good school?
Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina. 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 Deaf and Blind Schools?
Besides Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind, Deaf and Blind Schools also operates Nc School for the Deaf (61 students) and Eastern Nc School for the Deaf (41 students). See the Deaf and Blind Schools district page for the complete list.
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