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Lenoir County Learning Academy

2529 Cedar Dell Lane, Kinston, NC 28504Lenoir County Public Schools →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
61
Students
Total enrolled
$12,624
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 12% vs nat'l
6.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 56% vs nat'l
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 27% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 61 students in grades PK–12 in Kinston, North Carolina.
12% below average funding
District spends $12,624 per pupil, 12% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Lenoir County Learning Academy is a small other in Kinston, North Carolina, serving grades PK–12 with 61 students. The district invests $12,624 per student — 12% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Lenoir County Learning Academy

61
Total Students
6.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
95%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution38 male · 23 female
62%
38%
Male 62%Female 38%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility95%
National avg 52% · 58 students
Student Composition
21%
64%
White21%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black64%
Multiracial7%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370261001586

Academic Outcomes at Lenoir County Learning Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 14th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28504

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,624Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,624
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,555
Student Support$2,399
Administration$1,515
Operations$1,894
Other$1,262
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,624 spent per student, an estimated $5,593 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
State government
65.3%
Local (property tax)
11.9%
Federal programs
22.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 95% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Contentnea-Savannah SchoolLa Grange ElementaryNorthwest ElementaryBanks Elementary
+5 more
↓
Middle
Woodington MiddleE B Frink MiddleRochelle Middle
↓
High School
North Lenoir HighSouth Lenoir HighKinston HighLenoir County Early College High
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyLenoir County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLenoir County Public Schools →
Phone: (252)527-4264
NCES ID: 370261001586
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Kinston seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lenoir County Public Schools
High
North Lenoir High
975 students · 09–12
● 32 opp100% FRL
Elem
Contentnea-Savannah School
859 students · PK–08
● 36 opp100% FRL
High
South Lenoir High
771 students · 09–12
99% FRL
High
Kinston High
713 students · 09–12
● 36 opp100% FRL
Mid
Woodington Middle
577 students · 06–08
● 36 opp99% FRL
Mid
E B Frink Middle
540 students · 06–08
● 32 opp99% FRL
Elem
La Grange Elementary
498 students · PK–05
● 32 opp99% FRL
Elem
Northwest Elementary
478 students · KG–05
● 36 opp99% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2529 Cedar Dell Lane, Kinston, NC 28504
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.