- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pollocksville, NC
Pollocksville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pollocksville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370240001037
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pollocksville Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 97.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 120
- students enrolled
Pollocksville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jones County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370240001037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Pollocksville Elementary held near 117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370240001037 · Pollocksville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 13.3:1 · 97.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Jones Senior High School (495 students)
Pollocksville Elementary held near 117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pollocksville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jones Senior H
Jones Senior High School
495 students
- Trenton Elemen 153
Trenton Elementary
153 students
- Comfort Elemen 127
Comfort Elementary
127 students
- Maysville Elem 121
Maysville Elementary
121 students
- This school 120
Pollocksville Elementary
120 students
What this shows Pollocksville Elementary reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pollocksville Elementary compares
Pollocksville 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.5% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$17,058
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
African American 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Pollocksville Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jones County Schools reports $17,058 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pollocksville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trenton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comfort Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maysville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pollocksville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pollocksville Elementary
How many students attend Pollocksville Elementary?
Pollocksville Elementary has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pollocksville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pollocksville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pollocksville Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Pollocksville Elementary?
97.5% of students at Pollocksville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pollocksville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pollocksville Elementary is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Pollocksville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pollocksville Elementary?
Pollocksville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Jones County Schools?
Besides Pollocksville Elementary, Jones County Schools also operates Jones Senior High School (495 students), Trenton Elementary (153 students), and Comfort Elementary (127 students). See the Jones County Schools district page for the complete list.