- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilson, NC
Margaret Hearne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Margaret Hearne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370502002003
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret Hearne Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Margaret Hearne Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Hearne Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502002003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Margaret Hearne Elementary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 370502002003 · Wilson, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 16.9:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: James Hunt High (1,115 students)
Margaret Hearne Elementary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Margaret Hearne Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Hunt Hig
James Hunt High
1,115 students
- Fike High
Fike High
1,028 students
- Forest Hills M
Forest Hills Middle
654 students
- Beddingfield H
Beddingfield High
653 students
- John W Jones E
John W Jones Elementary
601 students
- This school 423
Margaret Hearne Elementary
423 students
What this shows Margaret Hearne Elementary reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaret Hearne Elementary compares
Margaret Hearne 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 46% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$12,450
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
Two or More 5.4%
White 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Margaret Hearne Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County Schools reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Margaret Hearne Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fike High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beddingfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W Jones Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaret Hearne Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Wilson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sallie B Howard School
Standard public school
1,228 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Wilson Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
725 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
John W Jones Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Milton M Daniels Learning Center
Alternative education program
62 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
Wilson Academy of Virtual Education
Standard public school
44 students 44:1 students per teacher
Eastern Nc School for the Deaf
Special-education school
41 students 2:1 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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margaret Hearne Elementary
How many students attend Margaret Hearne Elementary?
Margaret Hearne Elementary has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Hearne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Hearne Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Margaret Hearne Elementary?
96.1% of students at Margaret Hearne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret Hearne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Margaret Hearne Elementary is African American at 57.2% of enrollment, in Wilson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret Hearne Elementary?
Margaret Hearne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Margaret Hearne Elementary rank among schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Hearne Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Wilson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilson on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County Schools?
Besides Margaret Hearne Elementary, Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students), Fike High (1,028 students), and Forest Hills Middle (654 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.