- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dudley, NC
Brogden Primary
Federal NCES profile for Brogden Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370488001946
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brogden Primary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dudley · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Brogden Primary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brogden Primary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dudley, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488001946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Brogden Primary held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370488001946 · Dudley, NC Other · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 14.1:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Brogden Primary held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brogden Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- This school
Brogden Primary
689 students
What this shows Brogden Primary reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brogden Primary compares
Brogden Primary 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.5%
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
$11,267
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
African American 28.0%
White 7.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Brogden Primary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brogden Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brogden Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brogden Primary
How many students attend Brogden Primary?
Brogden Primary has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dudley, NC. CCD year-over-year: 764 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brogden Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Brogden Primary is 14.1:1, which is 11% 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 Brogden Primary?
99.6% of students at Brogden Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brogden Primary?
The largest demographic group at Brogden Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Dudley, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brogden Primary?
Brogden Primary 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 Brogden Primary rank among public schools in Dudley?
By Resource Investment Index, Brogden Primary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dudley, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Brogden Primary, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), and Norwayne Middle (848 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.