Enrollment
486
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370488003010
Wayne School of Engineering — Goldsboro, NC
Federal NCES profile for Wayne School of Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 66
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+10% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wayne School of Engineering reports 486 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% above the North Carolina average and 92% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 486 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wayne County Public Schools spends $12,270 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 11.4% from local sources (property taxes), 60.6% from the state, and 28.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wayne School of Engineering compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 49% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
18:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,270
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 486 Top 49% in North Carolina — larger than 51% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.3% +50% vs state
NCES ID 370488003010
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 486:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.6%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County Public Schools, which includes Wayne School of Engineering.
$12,270
Per student
-6%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
Similar other schools in Goldsboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spring Creek Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Wayne Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
765 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
674 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Rosewood Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Eastern Wayne Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Tommy'S Road Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 18:1, which is 10% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Goldsboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne School of Engineering?
Wayne School of Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.