Enrollment
405
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 370033703282 Charter school
Longleaf School of the Arts — Raleigh, NC
Federal NCES profile for Longleaf School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 46
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Longleaf School of the Arts · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longleaf School of the Arts compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Longleaf School of the Arts reports 405 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 16 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 135 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Longleaf School of the Arts spends $10,245 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.4% from local sources (property taxes), 65.6% from the state, and 5.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Longleaf School of the Arts compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 37% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 26% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,245
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 135 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 405 Top 37% in North Carolina — larger than 63% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370033703282
Student demographics
White 62.7%
African American 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 16
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 135:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longleaf School of the Arts, which includes Longleaf School of the Arts.
$10,245
Per student
-21%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 65.6%
Federal 5.0%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Longleaf School of the Arts
How many students attend Longleaf School of the Arts?
Longleaf School of the Arts has 405 students enrolled. It is a high school in Raleigh, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longleaf School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Longleaf School of the Arts is 13.5:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longleaf School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Longleaf School of the Arts is White at 62.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Raleigh, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longleaf School of the Arts?
Longleaf School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.