- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pinetops, NC
G W Carver Elementary
Federal NCES profile for G W Carver Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370132000552
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G W Carver Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pinetops · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
G W Carver Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G W Carver Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pinetops, NC.
School address
District: Edgecombe County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370132000552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
G W Carver Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 370132000552 · Pinetops, NC Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 16.2:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students)
G W Carver Elementary held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
G W Carver Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest Edge
Southwest Edgecombe High
798 students
- This school
G W Carver Elementary
550 students
- Martin Millenn
Martin Millennium Academy
548 students
- G W Bulluck El
G W Bulluck Elementary
535 students
- Tarboro High
Tarboro High
496 students
- Stocks Element
Stocks Elementary
389 students
What this shows G W Carver Elementary reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How G W Carver Elementary compares
G W Carver 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 65% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$13,702
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
African American 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, G W Carver Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgecombe County Public Schools reports $13,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G W Carver Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Edgecombe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Millennium Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G W Bulluck Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tarboro High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stocks Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G W Carver Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about G W Carver Elementary
How many students attend G W Carver Elementary?
G W Carver Elementary has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pinetops, NC. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at G W Carver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at G W Carver Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G W Carver Elementary?
99.5% of students at G W Carver Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G W Carver Elementary?
The largest demographic group at G W Carver Elementary is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Pinetops, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G W Carver Elementary?
G W Carver 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 G W Carver Elementary rank among public schools in Pinetops?
By Resource Investment Index, G W Carver Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pinetops, 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 Edgecombe County Public Schools?
Besides G W Carver Elementary, Edgecombe County Public Schools also operates Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students), Martin Millennium Academy (548 students), and G W Bulluck Elementary (535 students). See the Edgecombe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.