- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabethtown, NC
Bladen Lakes Primary
Federal NCES profile for Bladen Lakes Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370039000111
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bladen Lakes Primary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bladen Lakes Primary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bladen Lakes Primary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Elizabethtown, NC.
School address
District: Bladen County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370039000111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Bladen Lakes Primary grew from 136 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (+22.8%).
Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 370039000111 · Elizabethtown, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 16.6:1 · 97.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bladen High (720 students)
Bladen Lakes Primary grew from 136 students in 2022-23 to 167 in 2023-24 (+22.8%). Teacher FTE held 10.3 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bladen Lakes Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Bladen Hi
West Bladen High
720 students
- East Bladen Hi
East Bladen High
525 students
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Primary
483 students
- Tar Heel Middl
Tar Heel Middle
449 students
- Bladenboro Pri
Bladenboro Primary
448 students
- This school 166
Bladen Lakes Primary
166 students
What this shows Bladen Lakes Primary reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bladen Lakes Primary compares
Bladen Lakes Primary is a growing 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 47% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,306
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
White 24.7%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 9.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Bladen Lakes Primary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bladen County Schools reports $16,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bladen Lakes Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bladen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Bladen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elizabethtown Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tar Heel Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bladenboro Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bladen Lakes Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Elizabethtown
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bladen Lakes Primary
How many students attend Bladen Lakes Primary?
Bladen Lakes Primary has 166 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabethtown, NC. CCD year-over-year: 136 (2022-23) → 167 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bladen Lakes Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bladen Lakes Primary is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bladen Lakes Primary?
97.1% of students at Bladen Lakes Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bladen Lakes Primary?
The largest demographic group at Bladen Lakes Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bladen Lakes Primary?
Bladen Lakes Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Bladen Lakes Primary rank among schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Bladen Lakes Primary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Elizabethtown, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabethtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Bladen County Schools?
Besides Bladen Lakes Primary, Bladen County Schools also operates West Bladen High (720 students), East Bladen High (525 students), and Elizabethtown Primary (483 students). See the Bladen County Schools district page for the complete list.