Enrollment
119
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370390003481
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 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 46/100 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
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roanoke Rapids Early College High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roanoke Rapids Early College High
Roanoke Rapids Early College High is a high-poverty, small high school in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, enrolling 119 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 95% of North Carolina schools and 51% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of North Carolina schools, with 119 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 119 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Roanoke Rapids's high schools, it stands alongside Roanoke Rapids High School (776 students): Roanoke Rapids Early College High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.8:1 vs 16.9:1).
Roanoke Rapids City Schools also operates Roanoke Rapids High School (776 students) and Manning Elementary School (630 students) alongside Roanoke Rapids Early College High.
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 Roanoke Rapids Early College High compares
Roanoke Rapids Early College High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roanoke Rapids City Schools, which includes Roanoke Rapids Early College High.
$12,783
Per student
+6%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.4%
State 59.7%
Federal 22.9%
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 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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~119 students)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Roanoke Rapids Early College High a good school?
Roanoke Rapids Early College High earns 46/100 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. 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 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.
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