Enrollment
271
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goldsboro, NC
Wayne School of Technical Arts
Federal NCES profile for Wayne School of Technical Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370488003627
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne School of Technical Arts earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne School of Technical Arts has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne School of Technical Arts ranks #11 of 11 schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488003627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+115% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayne School of Technical Arts compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayne School of Technical Arts
Wayne School of Technical Arts is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Goldsboro, North Carolina, enrolling 271 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.9:1 is larger than about 99% of North Carolina schools and 115% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.4% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the North Carolina average.
Enrollment of 271 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #82, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 65/100).
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 Technical Arts is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33.9:1 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 Technical Arts.
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 Technical Arts compares
Wayne School of Technical Arts 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 | 33.9:1 | ▲ 115% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 63% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
33.9:1
students per teacher
- 115% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
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 50.9%
African American 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Wayne School of Technical Arts is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County Public Schools, which includes Wayne School of Technical Arts.
$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 Technical Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne School of Technical Arts'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 (~271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wayne School of Technical Arts
How many students attend Wayne School of Technical Arts?
Wayne School of Technical Arts has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goldsboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne School of Technical Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne School of Technical Arts is 33.9:1, which is 115% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 116% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayne School of Technical Arts?
24.4% of students at Wayne School of Technical Arts 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 Technical Arts?
The largest demographic group at Wayne School of Technical Arts is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne School of Technical Arts?
Wayne School of Technical Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wayne School of Technical Arts rank among schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne School of Technical Arts ranks #11 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 Technical Arts a good school?
Wayne School of Technical Arts earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Technical Arts, 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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