Enrollment
72
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Creswell, NC
Washington Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Washington Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370480003442
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Early College High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Creswell · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Early College High has class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Early College High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Creswell, NC.
School address
District: Washington County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370480003442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Early College High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Early College High
Washington Early College High is a high-poverty, small high school in Creswell, North Carolina, enrolling 72 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of North Carolina schools, with 72 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and White (15%) (diversity index 47/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 72 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Washington County Schools spends $17,233 per pupil, 43% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 30.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Washington County Schools also operates Pines Elementary (502 students) and Washington County High (450 students) alongside Washington Early College High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Washington Early College High compares
Washington Early College High on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 46% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,233
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 72 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 70.8%
White 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Washington Early College High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington County Schools, which includes Washington Early College High.
$17,233
Per student
+43%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 59.0%
Federal 30.3%
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.
How Washington Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pines Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creswell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~72 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Early College High
How many students attend Washington Early College High?
Washington Early College High has 72 students enrolled. It is a high school in Creswell, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Early College High is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Early College High?
96.3% of students at Washington Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Washington Early College High is African American at 70.8% of enrollment, in Creswell, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Early College High?
Washington Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Washington Early College High rank among public schools in Creswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Early College High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Creswell, 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 Creswell on the city page.
Is Washington Early College High a good school?
Washington Early College High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington County Schools?
Besides Washington Early College High, Washington County Schools also operates Pines Elementary (502 students), Washington County High (450 students), and Washington County Middle (219 students). See the Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.
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