- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Havelock, NC
Graham a Barden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Graham a Barden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370331000382
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham a Barden Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Havelock · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Graham a Barden Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham a Barden Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Havelock, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331000382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Graham a Barden Elementary shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 370331000382 · Havelock, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 12.5:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bern High (1,637 students)
Graham a Barden Elementary shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Graham a Barden Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Bern High
New Bern High
1,637 students
- Havelock High
Havelock High
1,014 students
- West Craven Hi
West Craven High
751 students
- H J Macdonald 632
H J Macdonald Middle
632 students
- West Craven Mi 614
West Craven Middle
614 students
- This school 237
Graham a Barden Elementary
237 students
What this shows Graham a Barden Elementary reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham a Barden Elementary compares
Graham a Barden Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$11,893
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
African American 18.6%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Graham a Barden Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Craven County Schools reports $11,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graham a Barden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graham a Barden Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Havelock
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about Graham a Barden Elementary
How many students attend Graham a Barden Elementary?
Graham a Barden Elementary has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in Havelock, NC. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham a Barden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham a Barden Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Graham a Barden Elementary?
67.2% of students at Graham a Barden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham a Barden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Graham a Barden Elementary is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Havelock, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham a Barden Elementary?
Graham a Barden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Graham a Barden Elementary rank among schools in Havelock?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham a Barden Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Havelock, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Havelock on the city page.
What other schools are in Craven County Schools?
Besides Graham a Barden Elementary, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and West Craven High (751 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.