- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Henderson, NC
Vance Co Early College
Federal NCES profile for Vance Co Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370465003024
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vance Co Early College earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 17
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 33.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Vance Co Early College has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vance Co Early College ranks #3 of 17 public schools in Henderson, NC.
School address
District: Vance County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370465003024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Vance Co Early College held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370465003024 · Henderson, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 33.7:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Vance County High School (1,064 students)
Vance Co Early College held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Vance Co Early College 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 236
Vance Co Early College
236 students
What this shows Vance Co Early College reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vance Co Early College compares
Vance Co Early College held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 33.7:1 | ▲ 113% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
33.7:1
students per teacher
- 113% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
White 10.6%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Vance Co 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 Vance County Schools reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vance Co Early College 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 Vance Co Early College'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 high schools in Henderson
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vance Co Early College
How many students attend Vance Co Early College?
Vance Co Early College has 236 students enrolled. It is a high school in Henderson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vance Co Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Vance Co Early College is 33.7:1, which is 113% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 115% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vance Co Early College?
98.6% of students at Vance Co Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vance Co Early College?
The largest demographic group at Vance Co Early College is African American at 53.0% of enrollment, in Henderson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vance Co Early College?
Vance Co Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Vance Co Early College rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Vance Co Early College ranks #3 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 Vance Co Early College, 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.