Enrollment
514
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bolivia, NC
Bolivia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bolivia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370042000122
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bolivia Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Bolivia · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bolivia Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bolivia Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bolivia, NC.
School address
District: Brunswick County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370042000122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bolivia Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bolivia Elementary
Bolivia Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bolivia, North Carolina, enrolling 514 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 99.4% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 514 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 559 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #378.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 514 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Bolivia's public schools, it stands alongside Virginia Williamson Elem (610 students): Bolivia Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 17.9:1).
Brunswick County Schools also operates North Brunswick High (1,620 students) and West Brunswick High (1,466 students) alongside Bolivia 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 Bolivia Elementary compares
Bolivia 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$12,819
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 514 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: 4.3 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 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Bolivia Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brunswick County Schools, which includes Bolivia Elementary.
$12,819
Per student
+7%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 46.4%
Federal 19.1%
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 Bolivia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bolivia Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Bolivia
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bolivia Elementary
How many students attend Bolivia Elementary?
Bolivia Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bolivia, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolivia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolivia Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Bolivia Elementary?
99.4% of students at Bolivia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bolivia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bolivia Elementary is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Bolivia, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bolivia Elementary?
Bolivia Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Bolivia Elementary rank among schools in Bolivia?
By Resource Investment Index, Bolivia Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Bolivia, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bolivia on the city page.
Is Bolivia Elementary a good school?
Bolivia Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 Brunswick County Schools?
Besides Bolivia Elementary, Brunswick County Schools also operates North Brunswick High (1,620 students), West Brunswick High (1,466 students), and South Brunswick High (1,154 students). See the Brunswick County Schools district page for the complete list.
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