- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morehead City, NC
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn
Federal NCES profile for Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370063001042
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Morehead City · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn has class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Morehead City, NC.
School address
District: Carteret County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370063001042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 370063001042 · Morehead City, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 12.7:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: West Carteret High (1,095 students)
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn 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 253
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn
253 students
What this shows Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn compares
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 5.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn 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 Elem at Camp Glenn 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn'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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn
How many students attend Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn?
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morehead City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn?
The student-teacher ratio at Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 19% 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 Elem at Camp Glenn?
98.9% of students at Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn?
The largest demographic group at Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Morehead City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn?
Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Elem at Camp Glenn rank among public schools in Morehead City?
By Resource Investment Index, Morehead Elem at Camp Glenn ranks #1 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 Elem at Camp Glenn, 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.