Enrollment
842
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whiteville, NC
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
Federal NCES profile for Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370014002923Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Whiteville · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Whiteville, NC.
School address
NCES ID 370014002923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+105% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Whiteville, North Carolina, enrolling 842 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.4:1 is larger than about 99% of North Carolina schools and 105% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 93.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 842 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 327 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #317, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 76/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Whiteville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edgewood Elementary (450 students): Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32.4:1 vs 12.9:1).
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville is a single-school charter district, so Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville compares
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville 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 | 32.4:1 | ▲ 105% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 42% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
32.4:1
students per teacher
- 105% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$11,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 35.5%
African American 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville, which includes Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville.
$11,852
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.8%
State 73.5%
Federal 19.7%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Whiteville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~842 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville
How many students attend Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville?
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville has 842 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whiteville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville is 32.4:1, which is 105% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville?
93.5% of students at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville?
The largest demographic group at Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville is White at 35.5% of enrollment, in Whiteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville?
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville rank among public schools in Whiteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Whiteville, 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 Whiteville on the city page.
Is Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville a good school?
Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville?
None; Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville is a single-school charter district, and Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville is its only campus.
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