Enrollment
1,107
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370032303256 Charter school
North East Carolina Prep — Tarboro, NC
Federal NCES profile for North East Carolina Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
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: North East Carolina Preparatory School · 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)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North East Carolina Prep compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North East Carolina Prep reports 1,107 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 67.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% 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 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 66.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 1% above the North Carolina average and 29% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 554 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North East Carolina Preparatory School spends $12,296 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 7.0% from local sources (property taxes), 69.0% from the state, and 24.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 North East Carolina Prep 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 1% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,107 | top 92% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 1% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 28% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$12,296
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 554 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,107 Top 92% in North Carolina — larger than 8% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 67.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 66.7% +1% vs state
NCES ID 370032303256
Student demographics
White 47.9%
African American 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 554:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.0%
In-school suspensions 72
Out-of-school suspensions 125
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North East Carolina Preparatory School, which includes North East Carolina Prep.
$12,296
Per student
-6%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 7.0%
State 69.0%
Federal 24.0%
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 North East Carolina Prep
How many students attend North East Carolina Prep?
North East Carolina Prep has 1,107 students enrolled. It is a other school in Tarboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North East Carolina Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at North East Carolina Prep is 13.6:1, which is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North East Carolina Prep?
66.7% of students at North East Carolina Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North East Carolina Prep?
The largest demographic group at North East Carolina Prep is White at 47.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Tarboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North East Carolina Prep?
North East Carolina Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.