- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riegelwood, NC
East Arcadia Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Arcadia Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370039000115
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Arcadia Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 68
- students enrolled
East Arcadia Elementary has class sizes smaller 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 370039000115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
East Arcadia Elementary grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (+50.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.1 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 370039000115 · Riegelwood, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
68 enr · 13.6:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bladen High (720 students)
East Arcadia Elementary grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (+50.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.1 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Arcadia Elementary 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 68
East Arcadia Elementary
68 students
What this shows East Arcadia Elementary reports 68 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Arcadia Elementary compares
East Arcadia Elementary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 42% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 68 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
68
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$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 + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
White 8.8%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, East Arcadia Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Bladen County Schools reports $16,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Arcadia Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bladen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bladen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabethtown Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tar Heel Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bladenboro Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Arcadia Elementary'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 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 (~68 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Arcadia Elementary
How many students attend East Arcadia Elementary?
East Arcadia Elementary has 68 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riegelwood, NC. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Arcadia Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Arcadia Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 East Arcadia Elementary?
94.0% of students at East Arcadia Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Arcadia Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Arcadia Elementary is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Riegelwood, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Arcadia Elementary?
East Arcadia Elementary 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).
What other schools are in Bladen County Schools?
Besides East Arcadia Elementary, 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.