- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
R Freeman Sch of Engineering shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-20.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 370333001366 · Wilmington, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 7.8:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
R Freeman Sch of Engineering shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-20.8%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
R Freeman Sch of Engineering in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- John T Hoggard
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- New Hanover Hi
New Hanover High
1,437 students
- Charles P Murr
Charles P Murray Middle
907 students
- This school 241
R Freeman Sch of Engineering
241 students
What this shows R Freeman Sch of Engineering reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How R Freeman Sch of Engineering compares
R Freeman Sch of Engineering 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 | 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 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
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
$13,808
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 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.
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
District finance for New Hanover County Schools reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,082
- 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
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 (~241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 69.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.