Enrollment
408
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Havelock, NC
Roger Bell New Tech Academy
Federal NCES profile for Roger Bell New Tech Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370331002178
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roger Bell New Tech Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Havelock · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Roger Bell New Tech Academy has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roger Bell New Tech Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Havelock, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331002178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roger Bell New Tech Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roger Bell New Tech Academy
Roger Bell New Tech Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Havelock, North Carolina, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 95.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 526 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #413, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Havelock's public schools, it stands alongside Havelock Elementary (248 students): Roger Bell New Tech Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 10.3:1).
Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students) and Havelock High (1,014 students) alongside Roger Bell New Tech Academy.
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 Roger Bell New Tech Academy compares
Roger Bell New Tech Academy 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,737
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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 45.6%
African American 24.8%
Two or More 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Roger Bell New Tech Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Craven County Schools, which includes Roger Bell New Tech Academy.
$11,737
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 59.0%
Federal 23.0%
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 Roger Bell New Tech Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roger Bell New Tech Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Havelock
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~408 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Roger Bell New Tech Academy
How many students attend Roger Bell New Tech Academy?
Roger Bell New Tech Academy has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Havelock, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roger Bell New Tech Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roger Bell New Tech Academy is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roger Bell New Tech Academy?
95.6% of students at Roger Bell New Tech Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roger Bell New Tech Academy?
The largest demographic group at Roger Bell New Tech Academy is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Havelock, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roger Bell New Tech Academy?
Roger Bell New Tech Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roger Bell New Tech Academy rank among schools in Havelock?
By Resource Investment Index, Roger Bell New Tech Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Havelock, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Havelock on the city page.
Is Roger Bell New Tech Academy a good school?
Roger Bell New Tech Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 Craven County Schools?
Besides Roger Bell New Tech Academy, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and West Craven High (751 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.
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