Enrollment
353
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth City, NC
P W Moore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for P W Moore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370354002275
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
P W Moore Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Elizabeth City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 97.5%
- free-lunch eligible
P W Moore Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, P W Moore Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Elizabeth City, NC.
School address
NCES ID 370354002275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How P W Moore Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at P W Moore Elementary
P W Moore Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, enrolling 353 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 353 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 445 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #270.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and White (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 353 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Elizabeth City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Elementary (484 students): P W Moore Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 22:1).
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools also operates Northeastern High (658 students) and Pasquotank County High (653 students) alongside P W Moore Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How P W Moore Elementary compares
P W Moore Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.5% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$13,245
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 60.1%
White 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Largest group: African American at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, P W Moore Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools, which includes P W Moore Elementary.
$13,245
Per student
+10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 19.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How P W Moore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasquotank County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheep-Harney Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to P W Moore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Elizabeth City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Central Elementary
Standard public school
484 students 22:1 students per teacher
Northside Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
J C Sawyer Elementary
Standard public school
400 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Weeksville Elementary
Standard public school
304 students 19:1 students per teacher
Pasquotank Elementary
Standard public school
270 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~353 students)
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Frequently asked questions about P W Moore Elementary
How many students attend P W Moore Elementary?
P W Moore Elementary has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth City, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P W Moore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at P W Moore Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 P W Moore Elementary?
97.5% of students at P W Moore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of P W Moore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at P W Moore Elementary is African American at 60.1% of enrollment, in Elizabeth City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for P W Moore Elementary?
P W Moore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does P W Moore Elementary rank among elementary schools in Elizabeth City?
By Resource Investment Index, P W Moore Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Elizabeth City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elizabeth City on the city page.
Is P W Moore Elementary a good school?
P W Moore Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Besides P W Moore Elementary, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools also operates Northeastern High (658 students), Pasquotank County High (653 students), and Central Elementary (484 students). See the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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