- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whiteville, NC
Edgewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370492001968
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Whiteville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Whiteville, NC.
School address
District: Whiteville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370492001968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Edgewood Elementary held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 370492001968 · Whiteville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 12.9:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteville High (639 students)
Edgewood Elementary held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whiteville Hig
Whiteville High
639 students
- Whiteville Pri
Whiteville Primary
486 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
451 students
- This school
Edgewood Elementary
450 students
- North Whitevil 16
North Whiteville Academy
16 students
What this shows Edgewood Elementary reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Elementary compares
Edgewood 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$14,346
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
African American 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Edgewood Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whiteville City Schools reports $14,346 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whiteville Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Whiteville Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 2.3:1
- Resource Index
- 86/100
Similar elementary schools in Whiteville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Elementary
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary?
Edgewood Elementary has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whiteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Edgewood Elementary?
99.3% of students at Edgewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Elementary is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Whiteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Elementary?
Edgewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Edgewood Elementary rank among public schools in Whiteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Whiteville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whiteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Whiteville City Schools?
Besides Edgewood Elementary, Whiteville City Schools also operates Whiteville High (639 students), Whiteville Primary (486 students), and Central Middle (451 students). See the Whiteville City Schools district page for the complete list.