Enrollment
380
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370126002726
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 11
- high schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J D Clement Early College Hs compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at J D Clement Early College Hs
J D Clement Early College Hs is a mid-sized high school in Durham, North Carolina, enrolling 380 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.3:1 is larger than about 96% of North Carolina schools and 60% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 380 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Durham Public Schools spends $14,937 per pupil, 24% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Durham's high schools, it stands alongside C E Jordan High (2,189 students): J D Clement Early College Hs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 19.4:1).
Durham Public Schools also operates C E Jordan High (2,189 students) and Riverside High (1,900 students) alongside J D Clement Early College Hs.
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 J D Clement Early College Hs compares
J D Clement Early College Hs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,937
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Durham Public Schools, which includes J D Clement Early College Hs.
$14,937
Per student
+24%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 46.0%
Federal 19.5%
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.
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
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~380 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.3:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J D Clement Early College Hs a good school?
J D Clement Early College Hs earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. 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 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.
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