Enrollment
484
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chocowinity, NC
Chocowinity Primary
Federal NCES profile for Chocowinity Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370033002106
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chocowinity Primary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Chocowinity · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chocowinity Primary has class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chocowinity Primary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Chocowinity, NC.
School address
District: Beaufort County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370033002106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chocowinity Primary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chocowinity Primary
Chocowinity Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Chocowinity, North Carolina, enrolling 484 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.4% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 484 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 565 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #56, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chocowinity's public schools, it stands alongside B C Ed Tech Center (39 students): Chocowinity Primary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.7:1 vs 9.8:1).
Beaufort County Schools also operates Washington High (794 students) and P S Jones Middle (659 students) alongside Chocowinity Primary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chocowinity Primary compares
Chocowinity Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 51% | - | - |
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.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.4%
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
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
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,227
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Chocowinity Primary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaufort County Schools, which includes Chocowinity Primary.
$14,227
Per student
+18%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 25.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chocowinity Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| P S Jones Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bath Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chocowinity Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Chocowinity
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~484 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chocowinity Primary
How many students attend Chocowinity Primary?
Chocowinity Primary has 484 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chocowinity, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chocowinity Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chocowinity Primary 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 Chocowinity Primary?
99.4% of students at Chocowinity Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chocowinity Primary?
The largest demographic group at Chocowinity Primary is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Chocowinity, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chocowinity Primary?
Chocowinity Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chocowinity Primary rank among public schools in Chocowinity?
By Resource Investment Index, Chocowinity Primary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Chocowinity, 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 Chocowinity on the city page.
Is Chocowinity Primary a good school?
Chocowinity Primary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beaufort County Schools?
Besides Chocowinity Primary, Beaufort County Schools also operates Washington High (794 students), P S Jones Middle (659 students), and Bath Elementary (511 students). See the Beaufort County Schools district page for the complete list.
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