Enrollment
760
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabeth City, NC
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370039403360Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Elizabeth City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech ranks #2 of 3 schools in Elizabeth City, NC.
School address
NCES ID 370039403360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, enrolling 760 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 88% of North Carolina schools and 23% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 28.6% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the North Carolina average.
Enrollment of 760 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 317 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #121.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech spends $9,246 per pupil, 23% below the North Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Elizabeth City's public schools, it stands alongside Sheep-Harney Elementary (441 students): Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.5:1 vs 15.2:1).
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech is a single-school charter district, so Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech compares
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 57% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,246
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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
White 62.9%
African American 20.4%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech, which includes Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech.
$9,246
Per student
-23%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 75.0%
Federal 5.2%
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.
Similar other schools in Elizabeth City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~760 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech
How many students attend Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech?
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech has 760 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabeth City, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech is 19.5:1, which is 23% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech?
28.6% of students at Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Elizabeth City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech?
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech rank among schools in Elizabeth City?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech ranks #2 of 3 schools in Elizabeth City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabeth City on the city page.
Is Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech a good school?
Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech?
None; Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech is a single-school charter district, and Northeast Academy of Aerospace & Advtech is its only campus.
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