- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Roanoke Rapids, NC
Roanoke Rapids Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Roanoke Rapids Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370390003481
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roanoke Rapids Early College High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Roanoke Rapids · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Roanoke Rapids Early College High has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roanoke Rapids Early College High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
School address
District: Roanoke Rapids City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370390003481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Roanoke Rapids Early College High shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 370390003481 · Roanoke Rapids, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 23.8:1 · 97.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Roanoke Rapids High School (776 students)
Roanoke Rapids Early College High shrank from 124 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Roanoke Rapids Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids High School
776 students
- Manning Elemen
Manning Elementary School
630 students
- Belmont Elemen
Belmont Elementary School
614 students
- Chaloner Middl
Chaloner Middle School
605 students
- This school 119
Roanoke Rapids Early College High
119 students
What this shows Roanoke Rapids Early College High reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roanoke Rapids Early College High compares
Roanoke Rapids Early College High 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 51% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
23.8:1
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
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,659
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 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
African American 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Roanoke Rapids Early College High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke Rapids City Schools reports $11,659 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roanoke Rapids Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manning Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belmont Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaloner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roanoke Rapids Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Roanoke Rapids
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roanoke Rapids Early College High
How many students attend Roanoke Rapids Early College High?
Roanoke Rapids Early College High has 119 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roanoke Rapids, NC. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Rapids Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Rapids Early College High is 23.8:1, 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 Roanoke Rapids Early College High?
97.6% of students at Roanoke Rapids Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roanoke Rapids Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Roanoke Rapids Early College High is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roanoke Rapids Early College High?
Roanoke Rapids Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Roanoke Rapids Early College High rank among public schools in Roanoke Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Roanoke Rapids Early College High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Roanoke Rapids, 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 Roanoke Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke Rapids City Schools?
Besides Roanoke Rapids Early College High, Roanoke Rapids City Schools also operates Roanoke Rapids High School (776 students), Manning Elementary School (630 students), and Belmont Elementary School (614 students). See the Roanoke Rapids City Schools district page for the complete list.