- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kinston, NC
Lenoir County Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lenoir County Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370261001586
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lenoir County Learning Academy earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Kinston · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lenoir County Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lenoir County Learning Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Kinston, NC.
School address
District: Lenoir County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370261001586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lenoir County Learning Academy grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (+18.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 370261001586 · Kinston, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 7.3:1 · 95.1% lunch · RII 76
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lenoir High (957 students)
Lenoir County Learning Academy grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (+18.0%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lenoir County Learning Academy 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 66
Lenoir County Learning Academy
66 students
What this shows Lenoir County Learning Academy reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lenoir County Learning Academy compares
Lenoir County Learning Academy 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 54% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 44% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 3% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 66 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
White 25.8%
Two or More 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Lenoir County Learning Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Contentnea-Savannah School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lenoir County Learning Academy'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 other schools in Kinston
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Contentnea-Savannah School
Standard public school
789 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 15:1 students per teacher
Banks Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Southeast Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 14.8:1 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 (~66 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lenoir County Learning Academy
How many students attend Lenoir County Learning Academy?
Lenoir County Learning Academy has 66 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Kinston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenoir County Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lenoir County Learning Academy is 7.3:1, which is 54% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 54% 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 Lenoir County Learning Academy?
95.1% of students at Lenoir County Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lenoir County Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lenoir County Learning Academy is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Kinston, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lenoir County Learning Academy?
Lenoir County Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (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 Lenoir County Learning Academy rank among schools in Kinston?
By Resource Investment Index, Lenoir County Learning Academy ranks #1 of 5 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 schools in Kinston on the city page.
What other schools are in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Besides Lenoir County Learning Academy, 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.