- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wilson, NC
Wilson Early College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Early College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370502003097
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Early College Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Early College Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Early College Academy ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502003097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Wilson Early College Academy grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 370502003097 · Wilson, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 22.3:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: James Hunt High (1,115 students)
Wilson Early College Academy grew from 245 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wilson Early College Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Hunt Hig
James Hunt High
1,115 students
- Fike High
Fike High
1,028 students
- Forest Hills M
Forest Hills Middle
654 students
- Beddingfield H
Beddingfield High
653 students
- John W Jones E
John W Jones Elementary
601 students
- This school 268
Wilson Early College Academy
268 students
What this shows Wilson Early College Academy reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Early College Academy compares
Wilson Early College Academy 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 45% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.4%
African American 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Wilson Early College Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County Schools reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Early College Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fike High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beddingfield High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W Jones Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Early College Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Wilson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
James Hunt High
Standard public school
1,115 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Fike High
Standard public school
1,028 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Beddingfield High
Standard public school
653 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Wilson Academy of Applied Technology
Standard public school
280 students 28:1 students per teacher
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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Early College Academy
How many students attend Wilson Early College Academy?
Wilson Early College Academy has 268 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wilson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Early College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Early College Academy is 22.3:1, which is 41% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Early College Academy?
36.3% of students at Wilson Early College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Early College Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Early College Academy is White at 38.4% of enrollment, in Wilson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Early College Academy?
Wilson Early College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Wilson Early College Academy rank among high schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Early College Academy ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Wilson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Wilson on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County Schools?
Besides Wilson Early College Academy, Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students), Fike High (1,028 students), and Forest Hills Middle (654 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.