- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Weldon, NC
Northampton Early College
Federal NCES profile for Northampton Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370342003388
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northampton Early College earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Weldon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northampton Early College has class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northampton Early College ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Weldon, NC.
School address
District: Northampton County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370342003388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Northampton Early College held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
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).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370342003388 · Weldon, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 21.1:1 · 98.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaston Stem Leadership Academy (284 students)
Northampton Early College held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northampton Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gaston Stem Le
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
284 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
283 students
- Northampton Co
Northampton County High School
265 students
- Conway Middle
Conway Middle
259 students
- This school
Northampton Early College
148 students
- Northampton Vi 12
Northampton Virtual Academy
12 students
What this shows Northampton Early College reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northampton Early College compares
Northampton Early College 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.4%
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.
Funding equity
$20,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 148 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.
Student demographics
African American 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
White 6.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, Northampton Early College is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northampton County Schools reports $20,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northampton Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Stem Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northampton County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conway Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northampton Virtual Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Northampton Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Weldon
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northampton Early College
How many students attend Northampton Early College?
Northampton Early College has 148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weldon, NC. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northampton Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Northampton Early College is 21.1:1, which is 34% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northampton Early College?
98.2% of students at Northampton Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northampton Early College?
The largest demographic group at Northampton Early College is African American at 79.7% of enrollment, in Weldon, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northampton Early College?
Northampton Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Northampton Early College rank among high schools in Weldon?
By Resource Investment Index, Northampton Early College ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Weldon, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Weldon on the city page.
What other schools are in Northampton County Schools?
Besides Northampton Early College, Northampton County Schools also operates Gaston Stem Leadership Academy (284 students), Central Elementary (283 students), and Northampton County High School (265 students). See the Northampton County Schools district page for the complete list.