- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whiteville, NC
North Whiteville Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Whiteville Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 86/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370492002510
👥 S:T ratio 91
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Whiteville Academy earns 86/100 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.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Whiteville · Resource Index
- 86
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Whiteville Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Whiteville Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Whiteville, NC.
School address
District: Whiteville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370492002510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
North Whiteville Academy shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370492002510 · Whiteville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 2.3:1 · 88.0% lunch · RII 86
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteville High (639 students)
North Whiteville Academy shrank from 25 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Whiteville Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whiteville Hig
Whiteville High
639 students
- Whiteville Pri
Whiteville Primary
486 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
451 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary
450 students
- This school 16
North Whiteville Academy
16 students
What this shows North Whiteville Academy reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Whiteville Academy compares
North Whiteville Academy is a shrinking 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 | 2.3:1 | ▼ 85% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 33% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.3:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
2.3:1
students per teacher
- 85% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,346
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 16 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 131.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.8%
White 25.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: African American at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, North Whiteville Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whiteville City Schools reports $14,346 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Whiteville Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whiteville Primary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Whiteville Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Whiteville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~16 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Whiteville Academy
How many students attend North Whiteville Academy?
North Whiteville Academy has 16 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Whiteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 25 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Whiteville Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Whiteville Academy is 2.3:1, which is 85% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 85% 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 North Whiteville Academy?
88.0% of students at North Whiteville Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Whiteville Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Whiteville Academy is African American at 68.8% of enrollment, in Whiteville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Whiteville Academy?
North Whiteville Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 86/100 (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 North Whiteville Academy rank among schools in Whiteville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Whiteville Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Whiteville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Whiteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Whiteville City Schools?
Besides North Whiteville Academy, Whiteville City Schools also operates Whiteville High (639 students), Whiteville Primary (486 students), and Central Middle (451 students). See the Whiteville City Schools district page for the complete list.