- Enrollment
- 41
- Students per teacher
- 2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morganton, NC
Nc School for the Deaf
Federal NCES profile for Nc School for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370032003234
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nc School for the Deaf earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Morganton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nc School for the Deaf has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nc School for the Deaf ranks #2 of 12 schools in Morganton, NC.
School address
District: Deaf and Blind Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370032003234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Nc School for the Deaf held near 60 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.2 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370032003234 · Morganton, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 2.8:1 · 95.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastern Nc School for the Deaf (41 students)
Nc School for the Deaf held near 60 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.2 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Nc School for the Deaf in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nc School for the Deaf
61 students
- Eastern Nc Sch
Eastern Nc School for the Deaf
41 students
- Gov. Morehead
Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind
35 students
What this shows Nc School for the Deaf reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nc School for the Deaf compares
Nc School for the Deaf 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 | 2.8:1 | ▼ 82% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 44% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% 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
2.8:1
students per teacher
- 82% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 61 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
How Nc School for the Deaf Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Nc School for the Deaf | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nc School for the Deaf's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 1.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Morganton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Drexel Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Salem Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
W a Young Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
310 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Forest Hill Elementary
Standard public school
305 students 16.9:1 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 (~61 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nc School for the Deaf
How many students attend Nc School for the Deaf?
Nc School for the Deaf has 61 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Morganton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nc School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Nc School for the Deaf is 2.8:1, which is 82% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 82% 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 Nc School for the Deaf?
95.1% of students at Nc School for the Deaf are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nc School for the Deaf?
Nc School for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Nc School for the Deaf rank among schools in Morganton?
By Resource Investment Index, Nc School for the Deaf ranks #2 of 12 schools in Morganton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morganton on the city page.
What other schools are in Deaf and Blind Schools?
Besides Nc School for the Deaf, Deaf and Blind Schools also operates Eastern Nc School for the Deaf (41 students) and Gov. Morehead School F/T Blind (35 students). See the Deaf and Blind Schools district page for the complete list.