- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Bern, NC
Brinson Memorial Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Brinson Memorial Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370331002171
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brinson Memorial Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in New Bern · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brinson Memorial Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brinson Memorial Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in New Bern, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331002171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Brinson Memorial Elementary held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 370331002171 · New Bern, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 14.4:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bern High (1,637 students)
Brinson Memorial Elementary held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brinson Memorial Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Bern High
New Bern High
1,637 students
- Havelock High
Havelock High
1,014 students
- West Craven Hi
West Craven High
751 students
- H J Macdonald 632
H J Macdonald Middle
632 students
- West Craven Mi 614
West Craven Middle
614 students
- This school 446
Brinson Memorial Elementary
446 students
What this shows Brinson Memorial Elementary reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brinson Memorial Elementary compares
Brinson Memorial 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 28% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$11,893
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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
African American 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Brinson Memorial Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Craven County Schools reports $11,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brinson Memorial Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brinson Memorial Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in New Bern
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brinson Memorial Elementary
How many students attend Brinson Memorial Elementary?
Brinson Memorial Elementary has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Bern, NC. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brinson Memorial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brinson Memorial Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Brinson Memorial Elementary?
47.7% of students at Brinson Memorial Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brinson Memorial Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Brinson Memorial Elementary is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in New Bern, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brinson Memorial Elementary?
Brinson Memorial Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Brinson Memorial Elementary rank among elementary schools in New Bern?
By Resource Investment Index, Brinson Memorial Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in New Bern, 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 New Bern on the city page.
What other schools are in Craven County Schools?
Besides Brinson Memorial Elementary, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and West Craven High (751 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.