- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370489003079
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 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 60/100 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
- 60
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Roanoke Valley Early College grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+19.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 370489003079 · Weldon, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 22.8:1 · 97.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Weldon Elementary Global Academy (272 students)
Roanoke Valley Early College grew from 119 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+19.3%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Roanoke Valley Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weldon Element
Weldon Elementary Global Academy
272 students
- Weldon Stem Hi
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
145 students
- Weldon Middle
Weldon Middle
133 students
- This school
Roanoke Valley Early College
114 students
What this shows Roanoke Valley Early College reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roanoke Valley Early College compares
Roanoke Valley Early College is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,869
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Weldon City Schools reports $24,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~114 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), up 23.
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 60/100 (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 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.
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.