- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bayboro, NC
Pamlico County Primary
Federal NCES profile for Pamlico County Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370351002407
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pamlico County Primary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Bayboro · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pamlico County Primary has class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pamlico County Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bayboro, NC.
School address
District: Pamlico County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370351002407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Pamlico County Primary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370351002407 · Bayboro, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 12.2:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Pamlico County High (423 students)
Pamlico County Primary held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pamlico County Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pamlico County
Pamlico County High
423 students
- This school
Pamlico County Primary
329 students
- Pamlico County
Pamlico County Middle
242 students
- Fred a Anderso 136
Fred a Anderson Elementary
136 students
What this shows Pamlico County Primary reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pamlico County Primary compares
Pamlico County Primary 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 | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 74% | - | - |
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.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
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
12.2:1
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
29.8%
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
$17,517
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
African American 20.4%
Two or More 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Pamlico County Primary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Pamlico County Schools reports $17,517 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pamlico County Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamlico County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pamlico County Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fred a Anderson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pamlico County Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pamlico County Primary
How many students attend Pamlico County Primary?
Pamlico County Primary has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bayboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pamlico County Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pamlico County Primary 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 Pamlico County Primary?
99.1% of students at Pamlico County Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pamlico County Primary?
The largest demographic group at Pamlico County Primary is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Bayboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pamlico County Primary?
Pamlico County Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Pamlico County Primary rank among public schools in Bayboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Pamlico County Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Bayboro, 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 Pamlico County Schools?
Besides Pamlico County Primary, Pamlico County Schools also operates Pamlico County High (423 students), Pamlico County Middle (242 students), and Fred a Anderson Elementary (136 students). See the Pamlico County Schools district page for the complete list.