- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burgaw, NC
C.F. Pope Elementary
Federal NCES profile for C.F. Pope Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370357001462
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C.F. Pope Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Burgaw · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
C.F. Pope Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C.F. Pope Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Burgaw, NC.
School address
District: Pender County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370357001462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
C.F. Pope Elementary held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370357001462 · Burgaw, NC Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 13.6:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Topsail High (1,945 students)
C.F. Pope Elementary held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
C.F. Pope Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topsail High
Topsail High
1,945 students
- Surf City Elem
Surf City Elementary
857 students
- Topsail Middle
Topsail Middle
837 students
- Surf City Midd 752
Surf City Middle
752 students
- Heide Trask Hi 732
Heide Trask High
732 students
- This school 530
C.F. Pope Elementary
530 students
What this shows C.F. Pope Elementary reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How C.F. Pope Elementary compares
C.F. Pope 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 19% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$11,425
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 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.7%
African American 34.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, C.F. Pope Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pender County Schools reports $11,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C.F. Pope Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsail High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surf City Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topsail Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surf City Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heide Trask High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C.F. Pope Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Burgaw
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about C.F. Pope Elementary
How many students attend C.F. Pope Elementary?
C.F. Pope Elementary has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burgaw, NC. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C.F. Pope Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at C.F. Pope Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 C.F. Pope Elementary?
78.4% of students at C.F. Pope Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C.F. Pope Elementary?
The largest demographic group at C.F. Pope Elementary is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Burgaw, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C.F. Pope Elementary?
C.F. Pope Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 C.F. Pope Elementary rank among public schools in Burgaw?
By Resource Investment Index, C.F. Pope Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Burgaw, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burgaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Pender County Schools?
Besides C.F. Pope Elementary, Pender County Schools also operates Topsail High (1,945 students), Surf City Elementary (857 students), and Topsail Middle (837 students). See the Pender County Schools district page for the complete list.