- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pikeville, NC
Northwest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northwest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370488002320
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwest Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pikeville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northwest Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pikeville, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488002320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Northwest Elementary held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.4 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 370488002320 · Pikeville, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 12.2:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Northwest Elementary held near 727 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.4 → 46.4 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
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- This school
Northwest Elementary
559 students
What this shows Northwest Elementary reports 559 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$11,267
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
African American 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Northwest Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Similar 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
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Elementary
How many students attend Northwest Elementary?
Northwest Elementary has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pikeville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 709 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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?
99.6% 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 White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Pikeville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwest Elementary?
Northwest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 public schools in Pikeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwest Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pikeville, 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 Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Northwest Elementary, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), and Norwayne Middle (848 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.