Enrollment
453
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Bern, NC
Creekside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Creekside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370331002980
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in New Bern · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in New Bern, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331002980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creekside Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Creekside Elementary
Creekside Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in New Bern, North Carolina, enrolling 453 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.0% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the North Carolina average.
With 453 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Bern's elementary schools, it stands alongside Albert H Bangert Elementary (446 students): Creekside Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 15.4:1).
Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students) and Havelock High (1,014 students) alongside Creekside Elementary.
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 Creekside Elementary compares
Creekside Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 64% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,737
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
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Creekside Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Craven County Schools, which includes Creekside Elementary.
$11,737
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 59.0%
Federal 23.0%
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 Creekside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in New Bern
3 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 (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Creekside Elementary
How many students attend Creekside Elementary?
Creekside Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Bern, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Creekside Elementary?
24.0% of students at Creekside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Creekside Elementary is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in New Bern, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside Elementary?
Creekside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Creekside Elementary rank among elementary schools in New Bern?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in New Bern, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Bern on the city page.
Is Creekside Elementary a good school?
Creekside Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 Craven County Schools?
Besides Creekside Elementary, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and West Craven High (751 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.
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