- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winterville, NC
Pcs Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Pcs Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370001203359
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pcs Early College High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Winterville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pcs Early College High School has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pcs Early College High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Winterville, NC.
School address
District: Pitt County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001203359 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Pcs Early College High School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370001203359 · Winterville, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 23.9:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: D H Conley High (1,757 students)
Pcs Early College High School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pcs Early College High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- D H Conley Hig
D H Conley High
1,757 students
- South Central
South Central
1,738 students
- Junius H Rose
Junius H Rose High
1,568 students
- Hope Middle
Hope Middle
952 students
- Chicod
Chicod
902 students
- This school 334
Pcs Early College High School
334 students
What this shows Pcs Early College High School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pcs Early College High School compares
Pcs Early College High School 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 51% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.0%
White 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Pcs Early College High School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pitt County Schools reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pcs Early College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D H Conley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Junius H Rose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hope Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chicod | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pcs Early College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,738
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Winterville
1 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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pcs Early College High School
How many students attend Pcs Early College High School?
Pcs Early College High School has 334 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winterville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pcs Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pcs Early College High School is 23.9:1, which is 51% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pcs Early College High School?
99.1% of students at Pcs Early College High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pcs Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Pcs Early College High School is African American at 35.0% of enrollment, in Winterville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pcs Early College High School?
Pcs Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Pcs Early College High School rank among public schools in Winterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pcs Early College High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Winterville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winterville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pitt County Schools?
Besides Pcs Early College High School, Pitt County Schools also operates D H Conley High (1,757 students), South Central (1,738 students), and Junius H Rose High (1,568 students). See the Pitt County Schools district page for the complete list.