- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dublin, NC
Dublin Primary
Federal NCES profile for Dublin Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370039000114
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dublin Primary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 234
- students enrolled
Dublin Primary has class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bladen County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370039000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Dublin Primary grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 370039000114 · Dublin, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 16.7:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bladen High (720 students)
Dublin Primary grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dublin Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Bladen Hi
West Bladen High
720 students
- East Bladen Hi
East Bladen High
525 students
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Primary
483 students
- Tar Heel Middl
Tar Heel Middle
449 students
- Bladenboro Pri
Bladenboro Primary
448 students
- This school 234
Dublin Primary
234 students
What this shows Dublin Primary reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dublin Primary compares
Dublin Primary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,306
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
White 31.6%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Dublin Primary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bladen County Schools reports $16,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dublin Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bladen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Bladen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elizabethtown Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tar Heel Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bladenboro Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dublin Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dublin Primary
How many students attend Dublin Primary?
Dublin Primary has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dublin, NC. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dublin Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dublin Primary is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dublin Primary?
98.7% of students at Dublin Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dublin Primary?
The largest demographic group at Dublin Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment, in Dublin, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dublin Primary?
Dublin Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
What other schools are in Bladen County Schools?
Besides Dublin Primary, Bladen County Schools also operates West Bladen High (720 students), East Bladen High (525 students), and Elizabethtown Primary (483 students). See the Bladen County Schools district page for the complete list.