- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morehead City, NC
Morehead City Primary
Federal NCES profile for Morehead City Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370063001044
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morehead City Primary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Morehead City · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Morehead City Primary has class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morehead City Primary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Morehead City, NC.
School address
District: Carteret County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370063001044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Morehead City Primary shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 370063001044 · Morehead City, NC Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 10.5:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: West Carteret High (1,095 students)
Morehead City Primary shrank from 545 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Morehead City Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Carteret
West Carteret High
1,095 students
- Croatan High
Croatan High
1,019 students
- White Oak Elem
White Oak Elementary
784 students
- Broad Creek Mi
Broad Creek Middle
722 students
- Newport Elemen
Newport Elementary
621 students
- This school
Morehead City Primary
502 students
What this shows Morehead City Primary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morehead City Primary compares
Morehead City Primary 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 7% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,846
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 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Morehead City Primary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carteret County Public Schools reports $12,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Morehead City Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carteret High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Croatan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broad Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morehead City Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Morehead City
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morehead City Primary
How many students attend Morehead City Primary?
Morehead City Primary has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morehead City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morehead City Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Morehead City Primary is 10.5:1, which is 34% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 33% 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 Morehead City Primary?
98.5% of students at Morehead City Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morehead City Primary?
The largest demographic group at Morehead City Primary is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Morehead City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morehead City Primary?
Morehead City Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Morehead City Primary rank among public schools in Morehead City?
By Resource Investment Index, Morehead City Primary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Morehead City, 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 Morehead City on the city page.
What other schools are in Carteret County Public Schools?
Besides Morehead City Primary, Carteret County Public Schools also operates West Carteret High (1,095 students), Croatan High (1,019 students), and White Oak Elementary (784 students). See the Carteret County Public Schools district page for the complete list.