- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bunn, NC
Bunn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bunn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370153000650
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bunn Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bunn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bunn Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bunn Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bunn, NC.
School address
District: Franklin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370153000650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Bunn Elementary held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 370153000650 · Bunn, NC Other · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 15:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklinton High (1,127 students)
Bunn Elementary held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bunn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklinton Hi
Franklinton High
1,127 students
- Bunn High
Bunn High
817 students
- Louisburg Magn
Louisburg Magnet High
630 students
- Bunn Middle
Bunn Middle
618 students
- This school
Bunn Elementary
600 students
- Cedar Creek Mi
Cedar Creek Middle
529 students
What this shows Bunn Elementary reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bunn Elementary compares
Bunn 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▼ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$13,043
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 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 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 43.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Bunn Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County Schools reports $13,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bunn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louisburg Magnet High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bunn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bunn Elementary
How many students attend Bunn Elementary?
Bunn Elementary has 600 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bunn, NC. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunn Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Bunn Elementary?
64.4% of students at Bunn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bunn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bunn Elementary is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Bunn, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bunn Elementary?
Bunn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Bunn Elementary rank among public schools in Bunn?
By Resource Investment Index, Bunn Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bunn, 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 Franklin County Schools?
Besides Bunn Elementary, Franklin County Schools also operates Franklinton High (1,127 students), Bunn High (817 students), and Louisburg Magnet High (630 students). See the Franklin County Schools district page for the complete list.