Enrollment
486
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goldsboro, NC
Wayne School of Engineering
Federal NCES profile for Wayne School of Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370488003010
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne School of Engineering earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne School of Engineering has class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne School of Engineering ranks #3 of 11 schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488003010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayne School of Engineering compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayne School of Engineering
Wayne School of Engineering is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Goldsboro, North Carolina, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 91% of North Carolina schools and 28% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 486 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 564 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #201.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 28.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Goldsboro's public schools, it stands alongside Spring Creek Elementary (804 students): Wayne School of Engineering is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.3:1 vs 15.8:1).
Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students) and Southern Wayne High (1,007 students) alongside Wayne School of Engineering.
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 Wayne School of Engineering compares
Wayne School of Engineering 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,752
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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
White 57.8%
African American 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Wayne School of Engineering is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County Public Schools, which includes Wayne School of Engineering.
$11,752
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.4%
State 60.6%
Federal 28.0%
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 Wayne School of Engineering Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne School of Engineering's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Goldsboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spring Creek Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Wayne Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
765 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
674 students 13:1 students per teacher
Rosewood Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Eastern Wayne Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Tommy's Road Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 16:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wayne School of Engineering
How many students attend Wayne School of Engineering?
Wayne School of Engineering has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goldsboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne School of Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne School of Engineering is 20.3:1, which is 28% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne School of Engineering?
99.3% of students at Wayne School of Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne School of Engineering?
The largest demographic group at Wayne School of Engineering is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne School of Engineering?
Wayne School of Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayne School of Engineering rank among schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne School of Engineering ranks #3 of 11 schools in Goldsboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goldsboro on the city page.
Is Wayne School of Engineering a good school?
Wayne School of Engineering earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. 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 Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Wayne School of Engineering, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), and Norwayne Middle (848 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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