- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisburg, NC
Edward Best Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Edward Best Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370153000653
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward Best Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Louisburg · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward Best Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Best Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Louisburg, NC.
School address
District: Franklin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370153000653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Edward Best Elementary grew from 476 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 370153000653 · Louisburg, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 14.6:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklinton High (1,127 students)
Edward Best Elementary grew from 476 students in 2022-23 to 501 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Edward Best Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklinton Hi
Franklinton High
1,127 students
- Bunn High
Bunn High
817 students
- Louisburg Magn
Louisburg Magnet High
630 students
- Bunn Middle
Bunn Middle
618 students
- Bunn Elementar
Bunn Elementary
600 students
- This school
Edward Best Elementary
498 students
What this shows Edward Best Elementary reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward Best Elementary compares
Edward Best 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$13,043
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Edward Best Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County Schools reports $13,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward Best Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisburg Magnet High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward Best Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Louisburg
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward Best Elementary
How many students attend Edward Best Elementary?
Edward Best Elementary has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisburg, NC. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Best Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Best Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Edward Best Elementary?
67.4% of students at Edward Best Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward Best Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Edward Best Elementary is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Louisburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward Best Elementary?
Edward Best Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Edward Best Elementary rank among schools in Louisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Best Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Louisburg, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County Schools?
Besides Edward Best Elementary, Franklin County Schools also operates Franklinton High (1,127 students), Bunn High (817 students), and Louisburg Magnet High (630 students). See the Franklin County Schools district page for the complete list.