- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Four Oaks, NC
Four Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Four Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370237001016
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Four Oaks Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Four Oaks · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Four Oaks Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Four Oaks Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Four Oaks, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237001016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Four Oaks Elementary held near 1,046 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 74.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370237001016 · Four Oaks, NC Other · MID · TRAD
1,051 enr · 15:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Four Oaks Elementary held near 1,046 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 74.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Four Oaks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school
Four Oaks Elementary
1,051 students
What this shows Four Oaks Elementary reports 1,051 students on the CCD universe file.
How Four Oaks Elementary compares
Four Oaks 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▼ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,051
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$11,352
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Four Oaks Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Four Oaks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Four Oaks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,051 students)
Frequently asked questions about Four Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Four Oaks Elementary?
Four Oaks Elementary has 1,051 students enrolled. It is a public school in Four Oaks, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,041 (2022-23) → 1,046 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Four Oaks Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Four Oaks Elementary?
64.5% of students at Four Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Four Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Four Oaks Elementary is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Four Oaks, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Four Oaks Elementary?
Four Oaks 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 Four Oaks Elementary rank among public schools in Four Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Four Oaks Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Four Oaks, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Four Oaks Elementary, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.