- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370480003442
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 60/100 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
- 60
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Washington Early College High shrank from 82 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370480003442 · Creswell, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 18:1 · 96.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Pines Elementary (502 students)
Washington Early College High shrank from 82 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Washington Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pines Elementa
Pines Elementary
502 students
- Washington Cou
Washington County High
450 students
- Washington Cou
Washington County Middle
219 students
- Creswell Eleme 119
Creswell Elementary
119 students
- This school 72
Washington Early College High
72 students
What this shows Washington Early College High reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Early College High compares
Washington Early College High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,309
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Washington County Schools reports $17,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~72 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), down 5.
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 60/100 (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 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.
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.