- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenville, NC
Eastern Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370001202138
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Greenville, NC.
School address
District: Pitt County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001202138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Eastern Elementary held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.9 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 370001202138 · Greenville, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 18.9:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: D H Conley High (1,757 students)
Eastern Elementary held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.9 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Eastern Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- D H Conley Hig
D H Conley High
1,757 students
- South Central
South Central
1,738 students
- Junius H Rose
Junius H Rose High
1,568 students
- Hope Middle
Hope Middle
952 students
- Chicod
Chicod
902 students
- This school
Eastern Elementary
833 students
What this shows Eastern Elementary reports 833 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Elementary compares
Eastern Elementary 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▼ 7% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 833 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.7%
White 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Eastern Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pitt County Schools reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastern Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D H Conley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Central | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Junius H Rose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hope Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chicod | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,738
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenville
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wintergreen Intermediate
Standard public school
821 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Elmhurst Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
South Greenville Elementary
Standard public school
251 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Ecu Community School
Standard public school
108 students 8.3:1 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 (~833 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Elementary
How many students attend Eastern Elementary?
Eastern Elementary has 833 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 768 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 20% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Elementary?
61.6% of students at Eastern Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Elementary is African American at 52.7% of enrollment, in Greenville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Elementary?
Eastern Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Eastern Elementary rank among elementary schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Greenville, 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 Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pitt County Schools?
Besides Eastern Elementary, Pitt County Schools also operates D H Conley High (1,757 students), South Central (1,738 students), and Junius H Rose High (1,568 students). See the Pitt County Schools district page for the complete list.