- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Durham, NC
J D Clement Early College Hs
Federal NCES profile for J D Clement Early College Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370126002726
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J D Clement Early College Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 11
- high schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J D Clement Early College Hs has class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J D Clement Early College Hs ranks #6 of 11 high schools in Durham, NC.
School address
District: Durham Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370126002726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
J D Clement Early College Hs held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 370126002726 · Durham, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 25.3:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: C E Jordan High (2,189 students)
J D Clement Early College Hs held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
J D Clement Early College Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C E Jordan Hig
C E Jordan High
2,189 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,900 students
- Durham School
Durham School of the Arts
1,764 students
- Hillside High
Hillside High
1,433 students
- Southern Schoo
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
1,384 students
- This school 380
J D Clement Early College Hs
380 students
What this shows J D Clement Early College Hs reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How J D Clement Early College Hs compares
J D Clement Early College Hs 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 60% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 38% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 60% 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
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 380 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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Two or More 4.7%
White 4.2%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, J D Clement Early College Hs is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durham Public Schools reports $15,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J D Clement Early College Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E Jordan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Durham School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J D Clement Early College Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Durham
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
C E Jordan High
Standard public school
2,189 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Riverside High
Standard public school
1,900 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Hillside High
Standard public school
1,433 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Standard public school
1,384 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Northern High
Standard public school
1,281 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Research Triangle High School
Standard public school
572 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about J D Clement Early College Hs
How many students attend J D Clement Early College Hs?
J D Clement Early College Hs has 380 students enrolled. It is a high school in Durham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J D Clement Early College Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at J D Clement Early College Hs is 25.3:1, which is 60% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J D Clement Early College Hs?
40.8% of students at J D Clement Early College Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J D Clement Early College Hs?
The largest demographic group at J D Clement Early College Hs is African American at 56.3% of enrollment, in Durham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J D Clement Early College Hs?
J D Clement Early College Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 J D Clement Early College Hs rank among high schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, J D Clement Early College Hs ranks #6 of 11 high schools in Durham, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Durham on the city page.
What other schools are in Durham Public Schools?
Besides J D Clement Early College Hs, Durham Public Schools also operates C E Jordan High (2,189 students), Riverside High (1,900 students), and Durham School of the Arts (1,764 students). See the Durham Public Schools district page for the complete list.