Enrollment
368
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How D F Walker Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at D F Walker Elementary
D F Walker Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Edenton, North Carolina, enrolling 368 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.2% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 368 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Edenton-Chowan Schools spends $14,768 per pupil, 23% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 136 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 368 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Edenton-Chowan Schools also operates John a Holmes High (554 students) and White Oak Elementary (488 students) alongside D F Walker 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 D F Walker Elementary compares
D F Walker 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,768
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edenton-Chowan Schools, which includes D F Walker Elementary.
$14,768
Per student
+23%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.1%
State 66.6%
Federal 18.4%
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 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
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Edenton on the city page.
Is D F Walker Elementary a good school?
D F Walker Elementary earns 46/100 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 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.
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