- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edenton, NC
D F Walker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for D F Walker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370084000328
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D F Walker Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Edenton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
D F Walker Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D F Walker Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Edenton, NC.
School address
District: Edenton-Chowan Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370084000328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
D F Walker Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 370084000328 · Edenton, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 14.2:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: John a Holmes High (554 students)
D F Walker Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
D F Walker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a Holmes
John a Holmes High
554 students
- White Oak Elem
White Oak Elementary
488 students
- This school
D F Walker Elementary
368 students
- Chowan Middle
Chowan Middle
357 students
What this shows D F Walker Elementary reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How D F Walker Elementary compares
D F Walker Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 0% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 68% | - | - |
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.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
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
32.6%
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
$15,037
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
African American 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, D F Walker Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edenton-Chowan Schools reports $15,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D F Walker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a Holmes High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chowan Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D F Walker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about D F Walker Elementary
How many students attend D F Walker Elementary?
D F Walker Elementary has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edenton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at D F Walker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at D F Walker 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 D F Walker Elementary?
66.2% of students at D F Walker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D F Walker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at D F Walker Elementary is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Edenton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D F Walker Elementary?
D F Walker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 D F Walker Elementary rank among public schools in Edenton?
By Resource Investment Index, D F Walker Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Edenton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Edenton-Chowan Schools?
Besides D F Walker Elementary, Edenton-Chowan Schools also operates John a Holmes High (554 students), White Oak Elementary (488 students), and Chowan Middle (357 students). See the Edenton-Chowan Schools district page for the complete list.