- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport, NC
Bogue Sound Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bogue Sound Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370063002368
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bogue Sound Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bogue Sound 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, Bogue Sound Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Newport, NC.
School address
District: Carteret County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370063002368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Bogue Sound Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 370063002368 · Newport, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 11.6:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: West Carteret High (1,095 students)
Bogue Sound Elementary held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bogue Sound Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Carteret
West Carteret High
1,095 students
- Croatan High
Croatan High
1,019 students
- White Oak Elem
White Oak Elementary
784 students
- Broad Creek Mi
Broad Creek Middle
722 students
- Newport Elemen
Newport Elementary
621 students
- This school 416
Bogue Sound Elementary
416 students
What this shows Bogue Sound Elementary reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bogue Sound Elementary compares
Bogue Sound Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 61% | - | - |
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.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Bogue Sound Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carteret County Public Schools reports $12,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bogue Sound Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carteret High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Croatan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broad Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bogue Sound Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bogue Sound Elementary
How many students attend Bogue Sound Elementary?
Bogue Sound Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport, NC. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bogue Sound Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bogue Sound 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 Bogue Sound Elementary?
99.4% of students at Bogue Sound Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bogue Sound Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bogue Sound Elementary is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Newport, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bogue Sound Elementary?
Bogue Sound Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Bogue Sound Elementary rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Bogue Sound Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Newport, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newport on the city page.
What other schools are in Carteret County Public Schools?
Besides Bogue Sound Elementary, Carteret County Public Schools also operates West Carteret High (1,095 students), Croatan High (1,019 students), and White Oak Elementary (784 students). See the Carteret County Public Schools district page for the complete list.