- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Walnut Cove, NC
Stokes Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Stokes Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370438003129
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stokes Early College High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Walnut Cove · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stokes Early College High School has class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stokes Early College High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Walnut Cove, NC.
School address
District: Stokes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370438003129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Stokes Early College High School shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 370438003129 · Walnut Cove, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 19.9:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stokes High School (799 students)
Stokes Early College High School shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 8.1 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Stokes Early College High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stokes Hi
West Stokes High School
799 students
- Chestnut Grove
Chestnut Grove Middle School
662 students
- South Stokes H
South Stokes High School
538 students
- Poplar Springs
Poplar Springs Elementary School
495 students
- Southeastern S
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
413 students
- This school 159
Stokes Early College High School
159 students
What this shows Stokes Early College High School reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stokes Early College High School compares
Stokes Early College High School is a shrinking 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,939
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 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Stokes Early College High School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stokes County Schools reports $12,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stokes Early College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stokes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Grove Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Stokes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poplar Springs Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeastern Stokes Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stokes Early College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Walnut Cove
1 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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stokes Early College High School
How many students attend Stokes Early College High School?
Stokes Early College High School has 159 students enrolled. It is a high school in Walnut Cove, NC. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stokes Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stokes Early College High School is 19.9:1, which is 26% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stokes Early College High School?
33.6% of students at Stokes Early College High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stokes Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Stokes Early College High School is White at 86.2% of enrollment, in Walnut Cove, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stokes Early College High School?
Stokes Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Stokes Early College High School rank among public schools in Walnut Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, Stokes Early College High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Walnut Cove, 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 Walnut Cove on the city page.
What other schools are in Stokes County Schools?
Besides Stokes Early College High School, Stokes County Schools also operates West Stokes High School (799 students), Chestnut Grove Middle School (662 students), and South Stokes High School (538 students). See the Stokes County Schools district page for the complete list.