Enrollment
550
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G W Carver Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at G W Carver Elementary
G W Carver Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pinetops, North Carolina, enrolling 550 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.5% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 550 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 561 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #136.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Edgecombe County Public Schools also operates Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students) and Martin Millennium Academy (548 students) alongside G W Carver 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 G W Carver Elementary compares
G W Carver 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,224
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edgecombe County Public Schools, which includes G W Carver Elementary.
$13,224
Per student
+10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 57.1%
Federal 29.2%
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 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
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pinetops on the city page.
Is G W Carver Elementary a good school?
G W Carver Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 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.
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