- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dunn, NC
Plain View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Plain View 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 370414001678
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plain View Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Dunn · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Plain View Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plain View Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Dunn, NC.
School address
District: Sampson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370414001678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Plain View Elementary held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370414001678 · Dunn, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 13.9:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Midway High (726 students)
Plain View Elementary held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Plain View Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midway High
Midway High
726 students
- Midway Middle
Midway Middle
584 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary
539 students
- Salemburg Elem
Salemburg Elementary
502 students
- Union High
Union High
494 students
- This school
Plain View Elementary
362 students
What this shows Plain View Elementary reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plain View Elementary compares
Plain View 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$12,239
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 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Plain View Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sampson County Schools reports $12,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plain View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salemburg Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plain View Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plain View Elementary
How many students attend Plain View Elementary?
Plain View Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dunn, NC. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plain View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plain View Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Plain View Elementary?
99.1% of students at Plain View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plain View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Plain View Elementary is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Dunn, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plain View Elementary?
Plain View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Plain View Elementary rank among public schools in Dunn?
By Resource Investment Index, Plain View Elementary ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Dunn, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dunn on the city page.
What other schools are in Sampson County Schools?
Besides Plain View Elementary, Sampson County Schools also operates Midway High (726 students), Midway Middle (584 students), and Midway Elementary (539 students). See the Sampson County Schools district page for the complete list.