Enrollment
1,138
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elon, NC
Western Alamance High
Federal NCES profile for Western Alamance High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370003000019
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Alamance High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Elon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Alamance High has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Alamance High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elon, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Alamance High compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Alamance High
Western Alamance High is a large high school in Elon, North Carolina, enrolling 1,138 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,138 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 254 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #233, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students) and Southern Alamance High (1,148 students) alongside Western Alamance High.
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 Western Alamance High compares
Western Alamance High 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 43% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,138
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,211
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Western Alamance High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alamance-Burlington Schools, which includes Western Alamance High.
$12,211
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 58.2%
Federal 23.4%
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 Western Alamance High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Alamance High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high 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 (~1,138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Western Alamance High
How many students attend Western Alamance High?
Western Alamance High has 1,138 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elon, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Alamance High?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Alamance High is 18.1:1, which is 15% 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 Western Alamance High?
37.5% of students at Western Alamance High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Alamance High?
The largest demographic group at Western Alamance High is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Elon, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Alamance High?
Western Alamance High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Western Alamance High rank among public schools in Elon?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Alamance High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elon, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elon on the city page.
Is Western Alamance High a good school?
Western Alamance High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides Western Alamance High, Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students), Southern Alamance High (1,148 students), and Eastern Alamance High (952 students). See the Alamance-Burlington Schools district page for the complete list.
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