- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabeth City, NC
H L Trigg Community
Federal NCES profile for H L Trigg Community, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370354002344
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 93
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H L Trigg Community earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Elizabeth City · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
H L Trigg Community has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H L Trigg Community ranks #1 of 3 schools in Elizabeth City, NC.
School address
NCES ID 370354002344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
H L Trigg Community grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+153.3%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 4.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 370354002344 · Elizabeth City, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
35 enr · 7:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeastern High (658 students)
H L Trigg Community grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 38 in 2023-24 (+153.3%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 4.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
H L Trigg Community in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeastern H
Northeastern High
658 students
- Pasquotank Cou
Pasquotank County High
653 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
484 students
- Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City Middle
484 students
- Sheep-Harney E
Sheep-Harney Elementary
441 students
- This school 35
H L Trigg Community
35 students
What this shows H L Trigg Community reports 35 students on the CCD universe file.
How H L Trigg Community compares
H L Trigg Community is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 7:1 | ▼ 56% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 21% | 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
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
7:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 2% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$13,931
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 35 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
White 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, H L Trigg Community is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools reports $13,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How H L Trigg Community Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasquotank County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth City Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheep-Harney Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H L Trigg Community's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Elizabeth City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about H L Trigg Community
How many students attend H L Trigg Community?
H L Trigg Community has 35 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Elizabeth City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 15 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H L Trigg Community?
The student-teacher ratio at H L Trigg Community is 7:1, which is 56% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 55% 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 H L Trigg Community?
80.0% of students at H L Trigg Community are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H L Trigg Community?
The largest demographic group at H L Trigg Community is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Elizabeth City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H L Trigg Community?
H L Trigg Community has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 H L Trigg Community rank among schools in Elizabeth City?
By Resource Investment Index, H L Trigg Community ranks #1 of 3 schools in Elizabeth City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabeth City on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Besides H L Trigg Community, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools also operates Northeastern High (658 students), Pasquotank County High (653 students), and Central Elementary (484 students). See the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district page for the complete list.