- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burgaw, NC
Malpass Corner Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Malpass Corner Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370357000895
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malpass Corner Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Burgaw · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Malpass Corner Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malpass Corner Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Burgaw, NC.
School address
District: Pender County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370357000895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Malpass Corner Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 370357000895 · Burgaw, NC Other · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 13.5:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Topsail High (1,945 students)
Malpass Corner Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Malpass Corner Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topsail High
Topsail High
1,945 students
- Surf City Elem
Surf City Elementary
857 students
- Topsail Middle
Topsail Middle
837 students
- Surf City Midd 752
Surf City Middle
752 students
- Heide Trask Hi 732
Heide Trask High
732 students
- This school 513
Malpass Corner Elementary
513 students
What this shows Malpass Corner Elementary reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malpass Corner Elementary compares
Malpass Corner 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 24% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$11,425
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
African American 26.3%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Malpass Corner Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pender County Schools reports $11,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malpass Corner Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsail High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surf City Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topsail Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surf City Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heide Trask High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malpass Corner Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Burgaw
1 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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malpass Corner Elementary
How many students attend Malpass Corner Elementary?
Malpass Corner Elementary has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burgaw, NC. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malpass Corner Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Malpass Corner Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% 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 Malpass Corner Elementary?
81.9% of students at Malpass Corner Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malpass Corner Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Malpass Corner Elementary is White at 36.6% of enrollment, in Burgaw, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malpass Corner Elementary?
Malpass Corner Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Malpass Corner Elementary rank among public schools in Burgaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Malpass Corner Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Burgaw, 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 Burgaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Pender County Schools?
Besides Malpass Corner Elementary, Pender County Schools also operates Topsail High (1,945 students), Surf City Elementary (857 students), and Topsail Middle (837 students). See the Pender County Schools district page for the complete list.