- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ayden, NC
Ayden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ayden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370001201489
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ayden Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ayden · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ayden Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ayden Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ayden, NC.
School address
District: Pitt County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001201489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ayden Elementary held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 370001201489 · Ayden, NC Other · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 14.6:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: D H Conley High (1,757 students)
Ayden Elementary held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ayden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- D H Conley Hig
D H Conley High
1,757 students
- South Central
South Central
1,738 students
- Junius H Rose
Junius H Rose High
1,568 students
- Hope Middle
Hope Middle
952 students
- Chicod
Chicod
902 students
- This school 656
Ayden Elementary
656 students
What this shows Ayden Elementary reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ayden Elementary compares
Ayden Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,253
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.8%
White 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Ayden Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pitt County Schools reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ayden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D H Conley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Junius H Rose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicod | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ayden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,738
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ayden Elementary
How many students attend Ayden Elementary?
Ayden Elementary has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ayden, NC. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ayden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ayden Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Ayden Elementary?
99.5% of students at Ayden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ayden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ayden Elementary is African American at 44.8% of enrollment, in Ayden, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ayden Elementary?
Ayden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Ayden Elementary rank among public schools in Ayden?
By Resource Investment Index, Ayden Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ayden, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pitt County Schools?
Besides Ayden Elementary, Pitt County Schools also operates D H Conley High (1,757 students), South Central (1,738 students), and Junius H Rose High (1,568 students). See the Pitt County Schools district page for the complete list.