- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth City, NC
Pasquotank Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pasquotank 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 370354001458
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pasquotank Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Elizabeth City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pasquotank 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, Pasquotank Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Elizabeth City, NC.
School address
NCES ID 370354001458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Pasquotank Elementary shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 370354001458 · Elizabeth City, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 12.9:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeastern High (658 students)
Pasquotank Elementary shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pasquotank Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeastern H
Northeastern High
658 students
- Pasquotank Cou
Pasquotank County High
653 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
484 students
- Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City Middle
484 students
- Sheep-Harney E
Sheep-Harney Elementary
441 students
- This school
Pasquotank Elementary
270 students
What this shows Pasquotank Elementary reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pasquotank Elementary compares
Pasquotank Elementary 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 81% | - | - |
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.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
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
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
48.1%
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
$13,931
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools reports $13,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pasquotank 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pasquotank Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
P W Moore Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Weeksville Elementary
Standard public school
304 students 19:1 students per teacher
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pasquotank Elementary
How many students attend Pasquotank Elementary?
Pasquotank Elementary has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pasquotank Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pasquotank 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 Pasquotank Elementary?
97.8% of students at Pasquotank Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pasquotank Elementary?
Pasquotank 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 Pasquotank Elementary rank among elementary schools in Elizabeth City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pasquotank Elementary ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Besides Pasquotank 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.