- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxford, NC
Phoenix Academy
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370180003114
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Academy earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Oxford, NC.
School address
District: Granville County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370180003114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Phoenix Academy shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370180003114 · Oxford, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 8.5:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: South Granville High (706 students)
Phoenix Academy shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Phoenix Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Granvill
South Granville High
706 students
- Granville Cent
Granville Central High
531 students
- West Oxford El
West Oxford Elementary
520 students
- Mount Energy E
Mount Energy Elementary
515 students
- J. F. Webb Hig
J. F. Webb High
512 students
- This school 17
Phoenix Academy
17 students
What this shows Phoenix Academy reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoenix Academy compares
Phoenix Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 31% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,027
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 17 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 141.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.7%
White 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 11.8%
Largest group: African American at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Phoenix Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granville County Schools reports $13,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoenix Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Granville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granville Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Oxford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Energy Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. F. Webb High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoenix Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Oxford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oxford Preparatory
Standard public school
869 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
West Oxford Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
C. G. Credle Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Granville Academy
Standard public school
207 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~17 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Academy
How many students attend Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has 17 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Oxford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy is 8.5:1, which is 46% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 46% lower 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 Phoenix Academy?
86.4% of students at Phoenix Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Academy?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Academy is African American at 64.7% of enrollment, in Oxford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Academy?
Phoenix Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phoenix Academy rank among schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Oxford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oxford on the city page.
What other schools are in Granville County Schools?
Besides Phoenix Academy, Granville County Schools also operates South Granville High (706 students), Granville Central High (531 students), and West Oxford Elementary (520 students). See the Granville County Schools district page for the complete list.