- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manteo, NC
Manteo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manteo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370111000456
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manteo Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Manteo · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Manteo Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manteo Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manteo, NC.
School address
District: Dare County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370111000456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Manteo Elementary School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.6 → 55.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370111000456 · Manteo, NC Other · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 11.8:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: First Flight High School (874 students)
Manteo Elementary School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.6 → 55.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Manteo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- First Flight H
First Flight High School
874 students
- This school
Manteo Elementary School
636 students
- First Flight M
First Flight Middle School
604 students
- Manteo High Sc
Manteo High School
528 students
- Kitty Hawk Ele
Kitty Hawk Elementary School
487 students
- Nags Head Elem
Nags Head Elementary School
484 students
What this shows Manteo Elementary School reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manteo Elementary School compares
Manteo Elementary School 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$13,996
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Manteo Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dare County Schools reports $13,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manteo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Flight High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Flight Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manteo High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kitty Hawk Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nags Head Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manteo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manteo Elementary School
How many students attend Manteo Elementary School?
Manteo Elementary School has 636 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manteo, NC. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manteo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manteo Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 25% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 25% 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 Manteo Elementary School?
48.8% of students at Manteo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manteo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manteo Elementary School is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Manteo, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manteo Elementary School?
Manteo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Manteo Elementary School rank among public schools in Manteo?
By Resource Investment Index, Manteo Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manteo, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dare County Schools?
Besides Manteo Elementary School, Dare County Schools also operates First Flight High School (874 students), First Flight Middle School (604 students), and Manteo High School (528 students). See the Dare County Schools district page for the complete list.