Eastern Nc School For The Deaf serves 36 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf's student population of 36 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower to dream. Motivate to achieve.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eastern Nc School For The Deaf is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
47%
24%
White
19%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
72%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Eastern Nc School For The Deaf?
36 students attend Eastern Nc School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Eastern Nc School For The Deaf students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastern Nc School For The Deaf?
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern Nc School For The Deaf offer ?
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastern Nc School For The Deaf part of?
Eastern Nc School For The Deaf is part of Eastern Nc School For The Deaf School District.
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