- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilmington, NC
Bradley Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bradley Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370333001367
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bradley Creek Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bradley Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 9 schools in Wilmington, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333001367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Bradley Creek Elementary grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 370333001367 · Wilmington, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 12.7:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
Bradley Creek Elementary grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bradley Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- John T Hoggard
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- New Hanover Hi
New Hanover High
1,437 students
- Charles P Murr
Charles P Murray Middle
907 students
- This school 344
Bradley Creek Elementary
344 students
What this shows Bradley Creek Elementary reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bradley Creek Elementary compares
Bradley Creek Elementary 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$13,808
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Bradley Creek Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Hanover County Schools reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bradley Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ashley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bradley Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bradley Creek Elementary
How many students attend Bradley Creek Elementary?
Bradley Creek Elementary has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilmington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bradley Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bradley Creek Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 19% 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 Bradley Creek Elementary?
99.1% of students at Bradley Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bradley Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bradley Creek Elementary is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Wilmington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bradley Creek Elementary?
Bradley Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Bradley Creek Elementary rank among schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Bradley Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 9 schools in Wilmington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in New Hanover County Schools?
Besides Bradley Creek Elementary, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.