- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, NC
John Small Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John Small Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370033001924
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Small Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John Small Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Small Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Washington, NC.
School address
District: Beaufort County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370033001924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
John Small Elementary shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 370033001924 · Washington, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 12.6:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High (794 students)
John Small Elementary shrank from 453 students in 2022-23 to 395 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
John Small Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High
794 students
- P S Jones Midd
P S Jones Middle
659 students
- Bath Elementar
Bath Elementary
511 students
- Eastern Elemen
Eastern Elementary
484 students
- Chocowinity Pr
Chocowinity Primary
484 students
- This school
John Small Elementary
379 students
What this shows John Small Elementary reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Small Elementary compares
John Small 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$13,749
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.6%
White 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, John Small Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaufort County Schools reports $13,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Small Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| P S Jones Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bath Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chocowinity Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Small Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Washington
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Small Elementary
How many students attend John Small Elementary?
John Small Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Small Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John Small Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 20% 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 John Small Elementary?
99.3% of students at John Small Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Small Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John Small Elementary is African American at 45.6% of enrollment, in Washington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Small Elementary?
John Small Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 John Small Elementary rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, John Small Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Washington, 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 Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaufort County Schools?
Besides John Small Elementary, Beaufort County Schools also operates Washington High (794 students), P S Jones Middle (659 students), and Bath Elementary (511 students). See the Beaufort County Schools district page for the complete list.