- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salisbury, NC
Rowan Co Early College
Federal NCES profile for Rowan Co Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370405003035
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rowan Co Early College earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 26.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rowan Co Early College has class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rowan Co Early College ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Salisbury, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405003035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Rowan Co Early College held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.1 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370405003035 · Salisbury, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 26.1:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High (1,063 students)
Rowan Co Early College held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.1 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rowan Co Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High
Carson High
1,063 students
- West Rowan Hig
West Rowan High
988 students
- East Rowan Hig
East Rowan High
986 students
- South Rowan Hi
South Rowan High
932 students
- Salisbury High
Salisbury High
930 students
- This school 235
Rowan Co Early College
235 students
What this shows Rowan Co Early College reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rowan Co Early College compares
Rowan Co Early College held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 65% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 27% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below 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
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,141
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 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
African American 13.2%
Asian 4.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Rowan Co Early College is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan-Salisbury Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rowan Co Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Rowan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Rowan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salisbury High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rowan Co Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Salisbury
2 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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rowan Co Early College
How many students attend Rowan Co Early College?
Rowan Co Early College has 235 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salisbury, NC. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowan Co Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowan Co Early College is 26.1:1, which is 65% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rowan Co Early College?
47.9% of students at Rowan Co Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rowan Co Early College?
The largest demographic group at Rowan Co Early College is White at 39.6% of enrollment, in Salisbury, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rowan Co Early College?
Rowan Co Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Rowan Co Early College rank among high schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Rowan Co Early College ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Salisbury, 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 Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides Rowan Co Early College, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and East Rowan High (986 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.