- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Wayne School of Engineering held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370488003010 · Goldsboro, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 20.3:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Wayne School of Engineering held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wayne School of Engineering in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- This school
Wayne School of Engineering
486 students
What this shows Wayne School of Engineering reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne School of Engineering compares
Wayne School of Engineering 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,007
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~486 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.