Enrollment
148
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370342003388
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Weldon · Resource Index
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northampton Early College compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northampton Early College
Northampton Early College is a high-poverty, small high school in Weldon, North Carolina, enrolling 148 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 92% of North Carolina schools and 34% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of North Carolina schools, with 148 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by African American (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 148 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Northampton County Schools spends $20,192 per pupil, 68% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Weldon's high schools, it stands alongside Weldon Stem High School Career Academies (145 students): Northampton Early College is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 12.1:1).
Northampton County Schools also operates Gaston Stem Leadership Academy (284 students) and Central Elementary (283 students) alongside Northampton Early College.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northampton Early College compares
Northampton Early College on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,192
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northampton County Schools, which includes Northampton Early College.
$20,192
Per student
+68%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 55.0%
Federal 28.1%
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.
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
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northampton Early College a good school?
Northampton Early College earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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