- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmington, NC
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem
Federal NCES profile for Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370333002336
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #13 of 24
- elementary schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem ranks #13 of 24 elementary schools in Wilmington, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333002336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 370333002336 · Wilmington, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 14.4:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- John T Hoggard
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- New Hanover Hi
New Hanover High
1,437 students
- Charles P Murr
Charles P Murray Middle
907 students
- This school 461
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem
461 students
What this shows Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem compares
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 61% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,808
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 6.7%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Hanover County Schools reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ashley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Wilmington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Porters Neck Elementary
Standard public school
666 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Ogden Elementary
Standard public school
619 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Masonboro Elementary
Standard public school
564 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Heyward C Bellamy Elem
Standard public school
533 students 14:1 students per teacher
The International School at Gregory
Standard public school
514 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Edwin a Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem
How many students attend Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem?
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem?
25.9% of students at Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem?
The largest demographic group at Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Wilmington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem?
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem rank among elementary schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem ranks #13 of 24 elementary schools in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington on the city page.
What other schools are in New Hanover County Schools?
Besides Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.