- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bladenboro, NC
Bladenboro Primary
Federal NCES profile for Bladenboro Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370039002150
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bladenboro Primary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bladenboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bladenboro Primary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bladenboro Primary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bladenboro, NC.
School address
District: Bladen County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370039002150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Bladenboro Primary grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 370039002150 · Bladenboro, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 16:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bladen High (720 students)
Bladenboro Primary grew from 403 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE held 28.4 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bladenboro 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
- This school
Bladenboro Primary
448 students
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Middle
305 students
What this shows Bladenboro Primary reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bladenboro Primary compares
Bladenboro 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.2%
African American 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Bladenboro 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 Bladenboro 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabethtown Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tar Heel Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabethtown Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bladenboro 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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bladenboro Primary
How many students attend Bladenboro Primary?
Bladenboro Primary has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bladenboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bladenboro Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bladenboro Primary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bladenboro Primary?
99.3% of students at Bladenboro Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bladenboro Primary?
The largest demographic group at Bladenboro Primary is White at 50.2% of enrollment, in Bladenboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bladenboro Primary?
Bladenboro Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Bladenboro Primary rank among public schools in Bladenboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Bladenboro Primary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bladenboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bladen County Schools?
Besides Bladenboro 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.