- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kinston, NC
Lenoir County Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Lenoir County Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370261002831
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lenoir County Early College High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Kinston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 30.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lenoir County Early College High has class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lenoir County Early College High ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Kinston, NC.
School address
District: Lenoir County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370261002831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Lenoir County Early College High grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 370261002831 · Kinston, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 30.8:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lenoir High (957 students)
Lenoir County Early College High grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 8.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lenoir County Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lenoir H
North Lenoir High
957 students
- Contentnea-Sav
Contentnea-Savannah School
789 students
- South Lenoir H
South Lenoir High
721 students
- Kinston High
Kinston High
659 students
- Woodington Mid
Woodington Middle
584 students
- This school 246
Lenoir County Early College High
246 students
What this shows Lenoir County Early College High reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lenoir County Early College High compares
Lenoir County Early College High 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 | 30.8:1 | ▲ 95% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
30.8:1
students per teacher
- 95% above state mean
Top 98% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,902
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 246 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: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 23.6%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Lenoir County Early College High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lenoir County Public Schools reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lenoir County Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Contentnea-Savannah School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lenoir County Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Kinston
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lenoir County Early College High
How many students attend Lenoir County Early College High?
Lenoir County Early College High has 246 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kinston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenoir County Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenoir County Early College High is 30.8:1, which is 95% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lenoir County Early College High?
98.6% of students at Lenoir County Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lenoir County Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Lenoir County Early College High is White at 41.1% of enrollment, in Kinston, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lenoir County Early College High?
Lenoir County Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Lenoir County Early College High rank among public schools in Kinston?
By Resource Investment Index, Lenoir County Early College High ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Kinston, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kinston on the city page.
What other schools are in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Besides Lenoir County Early College High, Lenoir County Public Schools also operates North Lenoir High (957 students), Contentnea-Savannah School (789 students), and South Lenoir High (721 students). See the Lenoir County Public Schools district page for the complete list.