EASTERN NC SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
Eastern NC School for the Deaf is a public school that is part of the Governor Morehead School for the Blind school district, located in Wilson, NC with about 71 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 17 teachers, Eastern NC School for the Deaf has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf (ENCSD), located in Wilson, North Carolina, serves as a specialized educational institution dedicated to providing comprehensive academic and social programming for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Operating under the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the school offers a tailored learning environment that emphasizes American Sign Language (ASL) and English literacy, ensuring that students have full access to communication and curriculum. By fostering a bilingual-bicultural atmosphere, ENCSD aims to empower students to reach their full potential while nurturing their identity and belonging within the Deaf community.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school provides a supportive residential program that encourages independence, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement. ENCSD places a strong focus on individualized education plans (IEPs) to meet the unique needs of every student, while also serving as a resource hub for families and professionals throughout the region. Through its commitment to high academic standards and holistic development, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be confident, self-advocating, and contributing members of both the Deaf and hearing worlds.
For more information, contact Eastern NC School for the Deaf at (252) 237-2450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilson, NC 27893-6621
(252) 237-2450
http://www.encsd.net/
EASTERN NC SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF is a public school in Wilson, NC with about 71 enrolled students. See other public other schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Governor Morehead School for the Blind
- Total Students:
- 71
- Teachers:
- 17.29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 71 students
- Black or African American
- 53.5%
- White
- 26.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.4%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.