- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Henderson, NC
Stem Early High
Federal NCES profile for Stem Early High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370465003308
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem Early High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #10 of 17
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Stem Early High has class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Early High ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Henderson, NC.
School address
District: Vance County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370465003308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Stem Early High grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 370465003308 · Henderson, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 21.6:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Vance County High School (1,064 students)
Stem Early High grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Stem Early High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vance County H
Vance County High School
1,064 students
- Vance County M
Vance County Middle School
755 students
- Dabney Element 385
Dabney Elementary
385 students
- Aycock Element 376
Aycock Elementary
376 students
- Clarke Element 364
Clarke Elementary
364 students
- This school 281
Stem Early High
281 students
What this shows Stem Early High reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stem Early High compares
Stem Early High 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$14,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
White 15.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Stem Early High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vance County Schools reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stem Early High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vance County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dabney Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aycock Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarke Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stem Early High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Henderson
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stem Early High
How many students attend Stem Early High?
Stem Early High has 281 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Henderson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Early High?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Early High is 21.6:1, which is 37% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stem Early High?
98.8% of students at Stem Early High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem Early High?
The largest demographic group at Stem Early High is African American at 47.7% of enrollment, in Henderson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem Early High?
Stem Early High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Stem Early High rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Early High ranks #10 of 17 public schools in Henderson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Vance County Schools?
Besides Stem Early High, Vance County Schools also operates Vance County High School (1,064 students), Vance County Middle School (755 students), and Dabney Elementary (385 students). See the Vance County Schools district page for the complete list.