Enrollment
241
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilmington, NC
R Freeman Sch of Engineering
Federal NCES profile for R Freeman Sch of Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370333001366
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R Freeman Sch of Engineering earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
R Freeman Sch of Engineering has class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R Freeman Sch of Engineering ranks #3 of 9 schools in Wilmington, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333001366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R Freeman Sch of Engineering compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at R Freeman Sch of Engineering
R Freeman Sch of Engineering is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wilmington, North Carolina, enrolling 241 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.8:1, R Freeman Sch of Engineering is leaner than roughly 97% of North Carolina schools and 51% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 241 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 121 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Wilmington's public schools, it stands alongside American Leadership Academy-Coastal (1,002 students): R Freeman Sch of Engineering is smaller than that campus by headcount.
New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students) and John T Hoggard High (2,082 students) alongside R Freeman Sch of Engineering.
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 R Freeman Sch of Engineering compares
R Freeman Sch of Engineering 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 51% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 3% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.9%
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
$13,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 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 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 7.5%
White 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, R Freeman Sch of Engineering is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Hanover County Schools, which includes R Freeman Sch of Engineering.
$13,724
Per student
+14%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 51.7%
Federal 18.8%
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 R Freeman Sch of Engineering Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ashley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R Freeman Sch of Engineering's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Wilmington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
American Leadership Academy-Coastal
Standard public school
1,002 students
Murrayville Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Wrightsboro Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
John J Blair Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington
Standard public school
362 students 11:1 students per teacher
Bradley Creek Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about R Freeman Sch of Engineering
How many students attend R Freeman Sch of Engineering?
R Freeman Sch of Engineering has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilmington, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Freeman Sch of Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at R Freeman Sch of Engineering is 7.8:1, which is 51% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 50% 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 R Freeman Sch of Engineering?
99.1% of students at R Freeman Sch of Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R Freeman Sch of Engineering?
The largest demographic group at R Freeman Sch of Engineering is African American at 70.5% of enrollment, in Wilmington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R Freeman Sch of Engineering?
R Freeman Sch of Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 R Freeman Sch of Engineering rank among schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, R Freeman Sch of Engineering ranks #3 of 9 schools in Wilmington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilmington on the city page.
Is R Freeman Sch of Engineering a good school?
R Freeman Sch of Engineering earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 New Hanover County Schools?
Besides R Freeman Sch of Engineering, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.
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