Enrollment
241
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370333001366
R Freeman Sch of Engineering — Wilmington, NC
Federal NCES profile for R Freeman Sch of Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-35% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
R Freeman Sch of Engineering reports 241 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% above the North Carolina average and 91% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 121 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 63.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Hanover County Schools spends $14,481 per pupil district-wide, above the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.4% from local sources (property taxes), 51.7% from the state, and 18.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How R Freeman Sch of Engineering compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 6% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
63.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,481
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Carolina avg of $13,042
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
Enrollment 241 Top 16% in North Carolina — larger than 84% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.1% +50% vs state
NCES ID 370333001366
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 121:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 63.9%
In-school suspensions 23
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Hanover County Schools, which includes R Freeman Sch of Engineering.
$14,481
Per student
+11%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 10.7:1, which is 35% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.