- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elizabeth City, NC
Northeastern High
Federal NCES profile for Northeastern High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370354001456
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeastern High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Elizabeth City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeastern High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeastern High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Elizabeth City, NC.
School address
NCES ID 370354001456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Northeastern High held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 370354001456 · Elizabeth City, NC High · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 15.7:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Pasquotank County High (653 students)
Northeastern High held near 666 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northeastern High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northeastern High
658 students
- Pasquotank Cou
Pasquotank County High
653 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
484 students
- Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City Middle
484 students
- Sheep-Harney E
Sheep-Harney Elementary
441 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
419 students
What this shows Northeastern High reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeastern High compares
Northeastern High 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$13,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.7%
White 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Northeastern High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools reports $13,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeastern High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasquotank County High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth City Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheep-Harney Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeastern High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Elizabeth City
2 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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northeastern High
How many students attend Northeastern High?
Northeastern High has 658 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elizabeth City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeastern High?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeastern High is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Northeastern High?
99.6% of students at Northeastern High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeastern High?
The largest demographic group at Northeastern High is African American at 58.7% of enrollment, in Elizabeth City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeastern High?
Northeastern High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Northeastern High rank among high schools in Elizabeth City?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeastern High ranks #2 of 3 high 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 high schools in Elizabeth City on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Besides Northeastern High, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools also operates Pasquotank County High (653 students), Central Elementary (484 students), and Elizabeth City Middle (484 students). See the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district page for the complete list.