- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenville, NC
Lakeforest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeforest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370001203189
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeforest Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeforest Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeforest Elementary ranks #7 of 9 schools in Greenville, NC.
School address
District: Pitt County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001203189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Lakeforest Elementary held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 370001203189 · Greenville, NC Other · MID · TRAD
821 enr · 15.5:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: D H Conley High (1,757 students)
Lakeforest Elementary held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lakeforest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- D H Conley Hig
D H Conley High
1,757 students
- South Central
South Central
1,738 students
- Junius H Rose
Junius H Rose High
1,568 students
- Hope Middle
Hope Middle
952 students
- Chicod
Chicod
902 students
- This school
Lakeforest Elementary
821 students
What this shows Lakeforest Elementary reports 821 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeforest Elementary compares
Lakeforest 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$12,253
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
White 5.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Lakeforest Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pitt County Schools reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeforest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D H Conley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Junius H Rose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicod | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeforest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,738
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Greenville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chicod
Standard public school
902 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Wintergreen Primary
Standard public school
786 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Pactolus
Standard public school
657 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Wahl Coates Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Belvoir Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~821 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeforest Elementary
How many students attend Lakeforest Elementary?
Lakeforest Elementary has 821 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 804 (2022-23) → 819 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeforest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeforest Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Lakeforest Elementary?
98.5% of students at Lakeforest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeforest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeforest Elementary is African American at 80.8% of enrollment, in Greenville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeforest Elementary?
Lakeforest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lakeforest Elementary rank among schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeforest Elementary ranks #7 of 9 schools in Greenville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pitt County Schools?
Besides Lakeforest Elementary, Pitt County Schools also operates D H Conley High (1,757 students), South Central (1,738 students), and Junius H Rose High (1,568 students). See the Pitt County Schools district page for the complete list.