North CarolinaSchoolsPender Innovative Learning Academy

Pender Innovative Learning Academy

PublicGrades 012
Rocky Point, North Carolina · Pender County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students48
Student:Teacher9.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch94%
Title INo
Pender Innovative Learning Academy

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
48
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
94%+15.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
9.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level

Overview

Pender Innovative Learning Academy is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Rocky Point, North Carolina. The school enrolls 48 students. It is part of the Pender County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictPender County Schools
County37141
CityRocky Point
ZIP28457
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370357003586

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment48

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %94%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)