Enrollment
597
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goldsboro, NC
Eastern Wayne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Wayne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370488001949
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Wayne Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Wayne Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Wayne Elementary ranks #6 of 11 schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488001949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastern Wayne Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastern Wayne Elementary
Eastern Wayne Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Goldsboro, North Carolina, enrolling 597 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 99.4% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 597 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 538 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #421, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 597 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Goldsboro's public schools, it stands alongside Spring Creek Elementary (804 students): Eastern Wayne Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 15.8:1).
Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students) and Southern Wayne High (1,007 students) alongside Eastern Wayne Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eastern Wayne Elementary compares
Eastern Wayne Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 35% | - | - |
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.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
35.5%
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
$11,752
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
White 18.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Eastern Wayne Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County Public Schools, which includes Eastern Wayne Elementary.
$11,752
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.4%
State 60.6%
Federal 28.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eastern Wayne Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Wayne Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Goldsboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spring Creek Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Wayne Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
765 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
674 students 13:1 students per teacher
Rosewood Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Tommy's Road Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 16:1 students per teacher
North Drive Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eastern Wayne Elementary
How many students attend Eastern Wayne Elementary?
Eastern Wayne Elementary has 597 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goldsboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Wayne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Wayne Elementary 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 Eastern Wayne Elementary?
99.4% of students at Eastern Wayne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Wayne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Wayne Elementary is African American at 48.2% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Wayne Elementary?
Eastern Wayne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eastern Wayne Elementary rank among schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Wayne Elementary ranks #6 of 11 schools in Goldsboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goldsboro on the city page.
Is Eastern Wayne Elementary a good school?
Eastern Wayne Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Eastern Wayne Elementary, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), and Norwayne Middle (848 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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