- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth City, NC
J C Sawyer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J C Sawyer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370354001455
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J C Sawyer Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Elizabeth City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
J C Sawyer Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J C Sawyer Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Elizabeth City, NC.
School address
NCES ID 370354001455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
J C Sawyer Elementary held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370354001455 · Elizabeth City, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 15.4:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeastern High (658 students)
J C Sawyer Elementary held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
J C Sawyer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeastern H
Northeastern High
658 students
- Pasquotank Cou
Pasquotank County High
653 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
484 students
- Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City Middle
484 students
- Sheep-Harney E
Sheep-Harney Elementary
441 students
- This school
J C Sawyer Elementary
400 students
What this shows J C Sawyer Elementary reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How J C Sawyer Elementary compares
J C Sawyer 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$13,931
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
White 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, J C Sawyer Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools reports $13,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J C Sawyer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasquotank County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheep-Harney Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J C Sawyer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Elizabeth City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 22:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
P W Moore Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Weeksville Elementary
Standard public school
304 students 19:1 students per teacher
Pasquotank Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about J C Sawyer Elementary
How many students attend J C Sawyer Elementary?
J C Sawyer Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J C Sawyer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J C Sawyer Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 J C Sawyer Elementary?
99.2% of students at J C Sawyer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J C Sawyer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J C Sawyer Elementary is African American at 48.0% of enrollment, in Elizabeth City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J C Sawyer Elementary?
J C Sawyer 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).
How does J C Sawyer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Elizabeth City?
By Resource Investment Index, J C Sawyer Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Elizabeth City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elizabeth City on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Besides J C Sawyer Elementary, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools also operates Northeastern High (658 students), Pasquotank County High (653 students), and Central Elementary (484 students). See the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district page for the complete list.