- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kinston, NC
Banks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Banks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370261001086
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banks Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Kinston · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Banks Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banks Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Kinston, NC.
School address
District: Lenoir County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370261001086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Banks Elementary held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 370261001086 · Kinston, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 13.2:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lenoir High (957 students)
Banks Elementary held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Banks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lenoir H
North Lenoir High
957 students
- Contentnea-Sav
Contentnea-Savannah School
789 students
- South Lenoir H
South Lenoir High
721 students
- Kinston High
Kinston High
659 students
- Woodington Mid
Woodington Middle
584 students
- This school
Banks Elementary
436 students
What this shows Banks Elementary reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banks Elementary compares
Banks 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$12,902
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 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.3%
African American 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Banks Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lenoir County Public Schools reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Contentnea-Savannah School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Kinston
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Contentnea-Savannah School
Standard public school
789 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 15:1 students per teacher
Southeast Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Lenoir County Learning Academy
Alternative education program
66 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banks Elementary
How many students attend Banks Elementary?
Banks Elementary has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kinston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Banks Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Banks Elementary?
99.4% of students at Banks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Banks Elementary is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Kinston, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banks Elementary?
Banks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Banks Elementary rank among schools in Kinston?
By Resource Investment Index, Banks Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Kinston, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kinston on the city page.
What other schools are in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Besides Banks Elementary, Lenoir County Public Schools also operates North Lenoir High (957 students), Contentnea-Savannah School (789 students), and South Lenoir High (721 students). See the Lenoir County Public Schools district page for the complete list.