How do these schools compare?
| Metric | J T Barber Elementary | Oaks Road Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Bern, NC | New Bern, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 270 | 352 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.3% | 96.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | J T Barber Elementary | Oaks Road Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,893 | $11,893 |
| District | Craven County School District | Craven County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | J T Barber Elementary | Oaks Road Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.4% | 18.5% |
| African American | 58.9% | 32.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% | 30.4% |
| Asian | 11.9% | 8.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 9.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | J T Barber Elementary | Oaks Road Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 253:1 | 211:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.7% | 27.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.