- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Bern, NC
Ben D Quinn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ben D Quinn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370331002310
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben D Quinn Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in New Bern · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben D Quinn Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben D Quinn Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in New Bern, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331002310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Ben D Quinn Elementary shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 370331002310 · New Bern, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 11.6:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bern High (1,637 students)
Ben D Quinn Elementary shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ben D Quinn 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 312
Ben D Quinn Elementary
312 students
What this shows Ben D Quinn Elementary reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben D Quinn Elementary compares
Ben D Quinn Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 25% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
African American 30.4%
Asian 11.5%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Ben D Quinn 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 Ben D Quinn 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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 Ben D Quinn 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 other schools in New Bern
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Bridgeton Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Oaks Road Academy
Standard public school
352 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
J T Barber Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Craven Virtual Academy
Standard public school
117 students 11.7:1 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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben D Quinn Elementary
How many students attend Ben D Quinn Elementary?
Ben D Quinn Elementary has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Bern, NC. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben D Quinn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben D Quinn Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 26% 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 Ben D Quinn Elementary?
49.6% of students at Ben D Quinn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben D Quinn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ben D Quinn Elementary is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in New Bern, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben D Quinn Elementary?
Ben D Quinn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ben D Quinn Elementary rank among schools in New Bern?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben D Quinn Elementary ranks #4 of 5 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 schools in New Bern on the city page.
What other schools are in Craven County Schools?
Besides Ben D Quinn 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.