- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilson, NC
B O Barnes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for B O Barnes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370502001992
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B O Barnes Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
B O Barnes Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B O Barnes Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502001992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
B O Barnes Elementary held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370502001992 · Wilson, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 12.5:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: James Hunt High (1,115 students)
B O Barnes Elementary held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
B O Barnes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Hunt Hig
James Hunt High
1,115 students
- Fike High
Fike High
1,028 students
- Forest Hills M
Forest Hills Middle
654 students
- Beddingfield H
Beddingfield High
653 students
- John W Jones E
John W Jones Elementary
601 students
- This school 274
B O Barnes Elementary
274 students
What this shows B O Barnes Elementary reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How B O Barnes Elementary compares
B O Barnes 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
White 2.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: African American at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, B O Barnes Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County Schools reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B O Barnes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fike High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beddingfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W Jones Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B O Barnes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Wilson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rock Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
New Hope Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Vinson-Bynum Elementary
Standard public school
458 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Wells Elementary
Standard public school
383 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Vick Elementary
Standard public school
359 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about B O Barnes Elementary
How many students attend B O Barnes Elementary?
B O Barnes Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at B O Barnes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at B O Barnes Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 B O Barnes Elementary?
98.7% of students at B O Barnes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B O Barnes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at B O Barnes Elementary is African American at 76.3% of enrollment, in Wilson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B O Barnes Elementary?
B O Barnes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 B O Barnes Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, B O Barnes Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Wilson, 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 Wilson on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County Schools?
Besides B O Barnes Elementary, Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students), Fike High (1,028 students), and Forest Hills Middle (654 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.