- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenville, NC
Northwest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370001202604
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Greenville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Greenville, NC.
School address
District: Pitt County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001202604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Northwest Elementary held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 370001202604 · Greenville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 12.9:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: D H Conley High (1,757 students)
Northwest Elementary held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northwest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- D H Conley Hig
D H Conley High
1,757 students
- South Central
South Central
1,738 students
- Junius H Rose
Junius H Rose High
1,568 students
- Hope Middle
Hope Middle
952 students
- Chicod
Chicod
902 students
- This school 361
Northwest Elementary
361 students
What this shows Northwest Elementary reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwest Elementary compares
Northwest 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$12,253
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 9.1%
White 5.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Northwest Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pitt County Schools reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| D H Conley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Junius H Rose High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicod | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,738
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,568
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Greenville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Chicod
Standard public school
902 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Lakeforest Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Wintergreen Primary
Standard public school
786 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Pactolus
Standard public school
657 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Wahl Coates Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Belvoir Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 13.1:1 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Elementary
How many students attend Northwest Elementary?
Northwest Elementary has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Northwest Elementary?
99.2% of students at Northwest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northwest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northwest Elementary is African American at 55.1% of enrollment, in Greenville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Elementary?
Northwest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Northwest Elementary rank among schools in Greenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Greenville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pitt County Schools?
Besides Northwest Elementary, Pitt County Schools also operates D H Conley High (1,757 students), South Central (1,738 students), and Junius H Rose High (1,568 students). See the Pitt County Schools district page for the complete list.