- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jacksonville, NC
Blue Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blue Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370345001418
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Creek Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Creek Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Creek Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Jacksonville, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345001418 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Blue Creek Elementary shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 370345001418 · Jacksonville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 14.2:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
Blue Creek Elementary shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Blue Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High
1,441 students
- White Oak High
White Oak High
1,252 students
- Swansboro High
Swansboro High
1,232 students
- Dixon High
Dixon High
1,085 students
- Northside High
Northside High
1,067 students
- This school 498
Blue Creek Elementary
498 students
What this shows Blue Creek Elementary reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Creek Elementary compares
Blue Creek 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▼ 9% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$11,056
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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Blue Creek Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Onslow County Schools reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Jacksonville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stateside Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Carolina Forest Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Bell Fork Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Meadow View Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Jacksonville Commons Elem
Standard public school
506 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Parkwood Elementary
Standard public school
457 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Creek Elementary
How many students attend Blue Creek Elementary?
Blue Creek Elementary has 498 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jacksonville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Creek Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Blue Creek Elementary?
59.8% of students at Blue Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blue Creek Elementary is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Creek Elementary?
Blue Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Blue Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Creek Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Jacksonville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Onslow County Schools?
Besides Blue Creek Elementary, Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students), White Oak High (1,252 students), and Swansboro High (1,232 students). See the Onslow County Schools district page for the complete list.