Enrollment
114
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Weldon, NC
Roanoke Valley Early College
Federal NCES profile for Roanoke Valley Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370489003079
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roanoke Valley Early College earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Weldon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 97.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Roanoke Valley Early College has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roanoke Valley Early College ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Weldon, NC.
School address
District: Weldon City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370489003079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roanoke Valley Early College compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roanoke Valley Early College
Roanoke Valley Early College is a high-poverty, small high school in Weldon, North Carolina, enrolling 114 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 94% of North Carolina schools and 44% 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 97.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of North Carolina schools, with 114 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 114 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Weldon City Schools spends $19,454 per pupil, 62% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Weldon's high schools, it stands alongside Northampton Early College (148 students): Roanoke Valley Early College is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.8:1 vs 21.1:1).
Weldon City Schools also operates Weldon Elementary Global Academy (272 students) and Weldon Stem High School Career Academies (145 students) alongside Roanoke Valley Early College.
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 Valley Early College compares
Roanoke Valley Early College 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.5% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.5%
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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 91.2%
White 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Roanoke Valley Early College is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weldon City Schools, which includes Roanoke Valley Early College.
$19,454
Per student
+62%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 54.9%
Federal 25.1%
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 Valley Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon Elementary Global Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weldon Stem High School Career Academies | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weldon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roanoke Valley Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Weldon
3 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 (~114 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Roanoke Valley Early College
How many students attend Roanoke Valley Early College?
Roanoke Valley Early College has 114 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weldon, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Valley Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Valley Early College is 22.8:1, which is 44% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roanoke Valley Early College?
97.5% of students at Roanoke Valley Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roanoke Valley Early College?
The largest demographic group at Roanoke Valley Early College is African American at 91.2% of enrollment, in Weldon, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roanoke Valley Early College?
Roanoke Valley Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roanoke Valley Early College rank among high schools in Weldon?
By Resource Investment Index, Roanoke Valley Early College ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Weldon, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Weldon on the city page.
Is Roanoke Valley Early College a good school?
Roanoke Valley Early College earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Weldon City Schools?
Besides Roanoke Valley Early College, Weldon City Schools also operates Weldon Elementary Global Academy (272 students), Weldon Stem High School Career Academies (145 students), and Weldon Middle (133 students). See the Weldon City Schools district page for the complete list.
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