Enrollment
14
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370333002213
J. C. Roe Center — Wilmington, NC
Federal NCES profile for J. C. Roe Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 96
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 0
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: New Hanover County Schools · 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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
0.9:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-95% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. C. Roe Center compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
J. C. Roe Center reports 14 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 0.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 95% 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 94% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 70.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% above the North Carolina average and 35% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 14 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Hanover County Schools spends $14,481 per pupil district-wide, above the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.4% from local sources (property taxes), 51.7% from the state, and 18.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 J. C. Roe Center 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 | 0.9:1 | ▼ 95% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 6% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 1% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 6% 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
0.9:1
students per teacher
— 95% below state mean
Top 0% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,481
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 14 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 150.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 14 Top 1% in North Carolina — larger than 99% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 0.9:1 -95% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 70.0% +6% vs state
NCES ID 370333002213
Student demographics
African American 35.7%
Two or More 35.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
White 7.1%
Largest group: Two or More at 35.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 14:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 21
Expulsions 32
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Hanover County Schools, which includes J. C. Roe Center.
$14,481
Per student
+11%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 51.7%
Federal 18.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about J. C. Roe Center
How many students attend J. C. Roe Center?
J. C. Roe Center has 14 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wilmington, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. C. Roe Center?
The student-teacher ratio at J. C. Roe Center is 0.9:1, which is 95% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 94% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. C. Roe Center?
70.0% of students at J. C. Roe Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. C. Roe Center?
The largest demographic group at J. C. Roe Center is Two or More at 35.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wilmington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. C. Roe Center?
J. C. Roe Center has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.