- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilmington, NC
J. C. Roe Center
Federal NCES profile for J. C. Roe Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370333002213
👥 S:T ratio 95
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. C. Roe Center earns 74/100 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.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
J. C. Roe Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. C. Roe Center ranks #1 of 9 schools in Wilmington, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333002213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
J. C. Roe Center grew from 10 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (+20.0%).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370333002213 · Wilmington, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
14 enr · 1.3:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
J. C. Roe Center grew from 10 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (+20.0%). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
J. C. Roe Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- John T Hoggard
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- New Hanover Hi
New Hanover High
1,437 students
- Charles P Murr
Charles P Murray Middle
907 students
- This school 14
J. C. Roe Center
14 students
What this shows J. C. Roe Center reports 14 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. C. Roe Center compares
J. C. Roe Center 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 | 1.3:1 | ▼ 92% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 6% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.3:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
1.3:1
students per teacher
- 92% 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.
Funding equity
$13,808
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, J. C. Roe Center is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for New Hanover County Schools reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. C. Roe Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ashley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. C. Roe Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Wilmington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
American Leadership Academy-Coastal
Standard public school
1,002 students
Murrayville Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Wrightsboro Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
John J Blair Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
Standard public school
362 students 11:1 students per teacher
Bradley Creek Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~14 students)
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 an alternative school in Wilmington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 10 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. C. Roe Center?
The student-teacher ratio at J. C. Roe Center is 1.3:1, which is 92% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 92% 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 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% of enrollment, in Wilmington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. C. Roe Center?
J. C. Roe Center has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. C. Roe Center rank among schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, J. C. Roe Center ranks #1 of 9 schools in Wilmington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in New Hanover County Schools?
Besides J. C. Roe Center, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.