- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370003000019
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Elon · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+99 students YoY
Western Alamance High grew from 1,036 students in 2022-23 to 1,135 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.4 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+99 students YoY 370003000019 · Elon, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,138 enr · 18.1:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
Western Alamance High grew from 1,036 students in 2022-23 to 1,135 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 63.4 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Western Alamance High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walter M Willi
Walter M Williams High
1,206 students
- Southern Alama
Southern Alamance High
1,148 students
- This school
Western Alamance High
1,138 students
- Eastern Alaman
Eastern Alamance High
952 students
- Hawfields Midd
Hawfields Middle
864 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance Middle
837 students
What this shows Western Alamance High reports 1,138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Alamance High compares
Western Alamance High is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,925
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
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.
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
District finance for Alamance-Burlington Schools reports $11,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,148
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,036 (2022-23) → 1,135 (2023-24), up 99.
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 30/100 (lower 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 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.
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.