Enrollment
312
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ben D Quinn Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ben D Quinn Elementary
Ben D Quinn Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Bern, North Carolina, enrolling 312 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.6:1, Ben D Quinn Elementary is leaner than roughly 89% of North Carolina schools and 27% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 312 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 257 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #191, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Bern's public schools, it stands alongside Bridgeton Elementary (415 students): Ben D Quinn Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 14.3:1).
Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students) and Havelock High (1,014 students) alongside Ben D Quinn Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ben D Quinn Elementary compares
Ben D Quinn Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,737
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Craven County Schools, which includes Ben D Quinn Elementary.
$11,737
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 59.0%
Federal 23.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~312 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ben D Quinn Elementary a good school?
Ben D Quinn Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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