- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albemarle, NC
Stanly Stem Early College
Federal NCES profile for Stanly Stem Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370432003513
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanly Stem Early College earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Albemarle · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanly Stem 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, Stanly Stem Early College ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Albemarle, NC.
School address
District: Stanly County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370432003513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Stanly Stem Early College grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 370432003513 · Albemarle, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 27:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stanly High (800 students)
Stanly Stem Early College grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Stanly Stem Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stanly Hi
West Stanly High
800 students
- West Stanly Mi
West Stanly Middle School
662 students
- North Stanly H
North Stanly High
568 students
- Locust Element
Locust Elementary
563 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
525 students
- This school 189
Stanly Stem Early College
189 students
What this shows Stanly Stem Early College reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanly Stem Early College compares
Stanly Stem 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 | 27:1 | ▲ 71% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 46% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27:1
students per teacher
- 71% 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
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,914
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 15.3%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Stanly Stem 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 Stanly County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanly Stem Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Stanly Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Stanly High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Locust Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanly Stem Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Albemarle
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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stanly Stem Early College
How many students attend Stanly Stem Early College?
Stanly Stem Early College has 189 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albemarle, NC. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanly Stem Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanly Stem Early College is 27:1, which is 71% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 72% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanly Stem Early College?
35.9% of students at Stanly Stem Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanly Stem Early College?
The largest demographic group at Stanly Stem Early College is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Albemarle, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanly Stem Early College?
Stanly Stem Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Stanly Stem Early College rank among high schools in Albemarle?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanly Stem Early College ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Albemarle, 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 Albemarle on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanly County Schools?
Besides Stanly Stem Early College, Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students), West Stanly Middle School (662 students), and North Stanly High (568 students). See the Stanly County Schools district page for the complete list.