- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Bern, NC
Albert H Bangert Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Albert H Bangert Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370331000380
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert H Bangert Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in New Bern · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert H Bangert Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert H Bangert Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in New Bern, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331000380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Albert H Bangert Elementary grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 370331000380 · New Bern, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 15.4:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bern High (1,637 students)
Albert H Bangert Elementary grew from 421 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Albert H Bangert Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Bern High
New Bern High
1,637 students
- Havelock High
Havelock High
1,014 students
- West Craven Hi
West Craven High
751 students
- H J Macdonald 632
H J Macdonald Middle
632 students
- West Craven Mi 614
West Craven Middle
614 students
- This school 446
Albert H Bangert Elementary
446 students
What this shows Albert H Bangert Elementary reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albert H Bangert Elementary compares
Albert H Bangert Elementary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 31% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
African American 25.8%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Albert H Bangert Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Craven County Schools reports $11,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albert H Bangert Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert H Bangert Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in New Bern
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albert H Bangert Elementary
How many students attend Albert H Bangert Elementary?
Albert H Bangert Elementary has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Bern, NC. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert H Bangert Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert H Bangert Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert H Bangert Elementary?
45.8% of students at Albert H Bangert Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert H Bangert Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Albert H Bangert Elementary is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in New Bern, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert H Bangert Elementary?
Albert H Bangert Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Albert H Bangert Elementary rank among elementary schools in New Bern?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert H Bangert Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in New Bern, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Bern on the city page.
What other schools are in Craven County Schools?
Besides Albert H Bangert Elementary, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and West Craven High (751 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.