- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmington, NC
Dr John Codington Elem
Federal NCES profile for Dr John Codington 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 370333002337
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr John Codington 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
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr John Codington Elem has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr John Codington Elem ranks #13 of 24 elementary schools in Wilmington, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333002337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Dr John Codington Elem held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 370333002337 · Wilmington, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 15.7:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
Dr John Codington Elem held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dr John Codington 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 470
Dr John Codington Elem
470 students
What this shows Dr John Codington Elem reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr John Codington Elem compares
Dr John Codington 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 68% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
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 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Dr John Codington 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 John Codington 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr John Codington 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr John Codington Elem
How many students attend Dr John Codington Elem?
Dr John Codington Elem has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr John Codington Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr John Codington Elem is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 John Codington Elem?
21.3% of students at Dr John Codington Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr John Codington Elem?
The largest demographic group at Dr John Codington Elem is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Wilmington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr John Codington Elem?
Dr John Codington 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 John Codington Elem rank among elementary schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr John Codington 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 John Codington 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.