- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurinburg, NC
Shaw Academy
Federal NCES profile for Shaw Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370420001687
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shaw Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Laurinburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Shaw Academy has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Laurinburg, NC.
School address
District: Scotland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370420001687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
Shaw Academy grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+224.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 370420001687 · Laurinburg, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 13.6:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotland High School (1,294 students)
Shaw Academy grew from 37 students in 2022-23 to 120 in 2023-24 (+224.3%). Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Shaw Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotland High
Scotland High School
1,294 students
- Laurel Hill El
Laurel Hill Elementary
662 students
- South Johnson
South Johnson Elementary
654 students
- Spring Hill Mi
Spring Hill Middle
593 students
- Carver Middle
Carver Middle
563 students
- This school 122
Shaw Academy
122 students
What this shows Shaw Academy reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shaw Academy compares
Shaw Academy 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 39% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$13,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.4%
White 12.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Shaw Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Scotland County Schools reports $13,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shaw Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laurel Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Johnson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shaw Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Laurinburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shaw Academy
How many students attend Shaw Academy?
Shaw Academy has 122 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Laurinburg, NC. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 120 (2023-24), up 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shaw Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shaw Academy is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shaw Academy?
91.9% of students at Shaw Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shaw Academy?
The largest demographic group at Shaw Academy is African American at 75.4% of enrollment, in Laurinburg, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shaw Academy?
Shaw Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Shaw Academy rank among schools in Laurinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Shaw Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Laurinburg, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laurinburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Scotland County Schools?
Besides Shaw Academy, Scotland County Schools also operates Scotland High School (1,294 students), Laurel Hill Elementary (662 students), and South Johnson Elementary (654 students). See the Scotland County Schools district page for the complete list.