- Enrollment
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lillington, NC
Star Academy
Federal NCES profile for Star Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370201002117
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Star Academy earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Lillington · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Star Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Star Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Lillington, NC.
School address
District: Harnett County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370201002117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Star Academy grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (+27.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370201002117 · Lillington, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
31 enr · 2.8:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Overhills High (1,981 students)
Star Academy grew from 18 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (+27.8%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Star Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Overhills High
Overhills High
1,981 students
- Harnett Centra
Harnett Central High
1,522 students
- Western Harnet
Western Harnett High
1,324 students
- Triton High
Triton High
1,274 students
- Benhaven Eleme
Benhaven Elementary
1,065 students
- This school 31
Star Academy
31 students
What this shows Star Academy reports 31 students on the CCD universe file.
How Star Academy compares
Star 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 | 2.8:1 | ▼ 82% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 31 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
31
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
2.8:1
students per teacher
- 82% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,877
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 31 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 300.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.7%
White 19.4%
Two or More 12.9%
Largest group: African American at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Star Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Harnett County Schools reports $10,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Star Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harnett Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Harnett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Triton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benhaven Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Star Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,522
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Lillington
3 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 (~31 students)
Frequently asked questions about Star Academy
How many students attend Star Academy?
Star Academy has 31 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lillington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Star Academy is 2.8:1, which is 82% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 82% 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 Star Academy?
83.3% of students at Star Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Star Academy?
The largest demographic group at Star Academy is African American at 67.7% of enrollment, in Lillington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Star Academy?
Star Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Star Academy rank among schools in Lillington?
By Resource Investment Index, Star Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Lillington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lillington on the city page.
What other schools are in Harnett County Schools?
Besides Star Academy, Harnett County Schools also operates Overhills High (1,981 students), Harnett Central High (1,522 students), and Western Harnett High (1,324 students). See the Harnett County Schools district page for the complete list.