Enrollment
956
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370009602486 Charter school
Vance Charter School — Henderson, NC
Federal NCES profile for Vance Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Vance Charter School · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vance Charter School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Vance Charter School reports 956 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 64.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 956 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Vance Charter School spends $10,081 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 15.6% from local sources (property taxes), 78.0% from the state, and 6.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vance Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 956 | top 89% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 47% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$10,081
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 956 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 956 Top 89% in North Carolina — larger than 11% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 64.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370009602486
Student demographics
White 77.3%
African American 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 7
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 956:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.8%
In-school suspensions 58
Out-of-school suspensions 51
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vance Charter School, which includes Vance Charter School.
$10,081
Per student
-23%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 78.0%
Federal 6.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools in Henderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Henderson Collegiate
Standard public school
1,334 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Dabney Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Aycock Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 14:1 students per teacher
Clarke Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
E M Rollins Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Pinkston Street Elementary
Standard public school
262 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Vance Charter School
How many students attend Vance Charter School?
Vance Charter School has 956 students enrolled. It is a other school in Henderson, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vance Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vance Charter School is 14.9:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vance Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Vance Charter School is White at 77.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Henderson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vance Charter School?
Vance Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.