Enrollment
136
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bayboro, NC
Fred a Anderson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fred a Anderson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370351001449
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred a Anderson Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bayboro · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred a Anderson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred a Anderson Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bayboro, NC.
School address
District: Pamlico County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370351001449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fred a Anderson Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fred a Anderson Elementary
Fred a Anderson Elementary is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Bayboro, North Carolina, enrolling 136 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.3:1, Fred a Anderson Elementary is leaner than roughly 90% of North Carolina schools and 28% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of North Carolina schools, with 136 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 136 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pamlico County Schools spends $17,355 per pupil, 44% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 30 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 136 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pamlico County Schools also operates Pamlico County High (423 students) and Pamlico County Primary (329 students) alongside Fred a Anderson 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 Fred a Anderson Elementary compares
Fred a Anderson 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$17,355
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 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
White 66.2%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Fred a Anderson Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pamlico County Schools, which includes Fred a Anderson Elementary.
$17,355
Per student
+44%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 60.0%
Federal 17.8%
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 Fred a Anderson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamlico County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pamlico County Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pamlico County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred a Anderson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary 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 (~136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fred a Anderson Elementary
How many students attend Fred a Anderson Elementary?
Fred a Anderson Elementary has 136 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bayboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred a Anderson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred a Anderson Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 28% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 28% 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 Fred a Anderson Elementary?
98.2% of students at Fred a Anderson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred a Anderson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fred a Anderson Elementary is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Bayboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred a Anderson Elementary?
Fred a Anderson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Fred a Anderson Elementary rank among public schools in Bayboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred a Anderson Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bayboro, 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 Bayboro on the city page.
Is Fred a Anderson Elementary a good school?
Fred a Anderson Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. 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 Pamlico County Schools?
Besides Fred a Anderson Elementary, Pamlico County Schools also operates Pamlico County High (423 students), Pamlico County Primary (329 students), and Pamlico County Middle (242 students). See the Pamlico County Schools district page for the complete list.
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