- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fremont, NC
Fremont Stars Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Stars Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370488001953
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Stars Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 535
- students enrolled
Fremont Stars Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488001953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Fremont Stars Elementary held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370488001953 · Fremont, NC Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 29.7:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Fremont Stars Elementary held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fremont Stars Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- This school
Fremont Stars Elementary
535 students
What this shows Fremont Stars Elementary reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fremont Stars Elementary compares
Fremont Stars 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 | 29.7:1 | ▲ 88% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
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
29.7:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 98% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,267
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Fremont Stars Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fremont Stars Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont Stars Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fremont Stars Elementary
How many students attend Fremont Stars Elementary?
Fremont Stars Elementary has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fremont, NC. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Stars Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Stars Elementary is 29.7:1, which is 88% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fremont Stars Elementary?
98.8% of students at Fremont Stars Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fremont Stars Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Stars Elementary is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Fremont, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Stars Elementary?
Fremont Stars Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
What other schools are in Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Fremont Stars 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.