- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kinston, NC
Contentnea-Savannah School
Federal NCES profile for Contentnea-Savannah School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370261001087
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Contentnea-Savannah School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Kinston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Contentnea-Savannah School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Contentnea-Savannah School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Kinston, NC.
School address
District: Lenoir County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370261001087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Contentnea-Savannah School held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 55.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 370261001087 · Kinston, NC Other · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 13.8:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lenoir High (957 students)
Contentnea-Savannah School held near 875 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 55.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Contentnea-Savannah School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lenoir H
North Lenoir High
957 students
- This school
Contentnea-Savannah School
789 students
- South Lenoir H
South Lenoir High
721 students
- Kinston High
Kinston High
659 students
- Woodington Mid
Woodington Middle
584 students
- La Grange Elem
La Grange Elementary
547 students
What this shows Contentnea-Savannah School reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Contentnea-Savannah School compares
Contentnea-Savannah School 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$12,902
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 45.9%
White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Contentnea-Savannah School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lenoir County Public Schools reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Contentnea-Savannah School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lenoir High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lenoir High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinston High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodington Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Grange Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Contentnea-Savannah School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Kinston
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northeast Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 15:1 students per teacher
Banks Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Southeast Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Lenoir County Learning Academy
Alternative education program
66 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~789 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Contentnea-Savannah School
How many students attend Contentnea-Savannah School?
Contentnea-Savannah School has 789 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kinston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 859 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Contentnea-Savannah School?
The student-teacher ratio at Contentnea-Savannah School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 Contentnea-Savannah School?
99.7% of students at Contentnea-Savannah School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Contentnea-Savannah School?
The largest demographic group at Contentnea-Savannah School is African American at 45.9% of enrollment, in Kinston, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Contentnea-Savannah School?
Contentnea-Savannah School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Contentnea-Savannah School rank among schools in Kinston?
By Resource Investment Index, Contentnea-Savannah School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Kinston, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kinston on the city page.
What other schools are in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Besides Contentnea-Savannah School, Lenoir County Public Schools also operates North Lenoir High (957 students), South Lenoir High (721 students), and Kinston High (659 students). See the Lenoir County Public Schools district page for the complete list.