- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tarboro, NC
Princeville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Princeville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370132001769
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Princeville Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Tarboro · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Princeville Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Princeville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Tarboro, NC.
School address
District: Edgecombe County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370132001769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Princeville Elementary shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370132001769 · Tarboro, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 13.7:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students)
Princeville Elementary shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Princeville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest Edge
Southwest Edgecombe High
798 students
- G W Carver Ele
G W Carver Elementary
550 students
- Martin Millenn
Martin Millennium Academy
548 students
- G W Bulluck El
G W Bulluck Elementary
535 students
- Tarboro High
Tarboro High
496 students
- This school 205
Princeville Elementary
205 students
What this shows Princeville Elementary reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Princeville Elementary compares
Princeville 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$13,702
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 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
White 5.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: African American at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Princeville Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgecombe County Public Schools reports $13,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Princeville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Edgecombe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G W Carver Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin Millennium Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G W Bulluck Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tarboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Princeville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Tarboro
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Princeville Elementary
How many students attend Princeville Elementary?
Princeville Elementary has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tarboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeville Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 13% 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 Princeville Elementary?
98.6% of students at Princeville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Princeville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Princeville Elementary is African American at 73.2% of enrollment, in Tarboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Princeville Elementary?
Princeville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Princeville Elementary rank among schools in Tarboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Princeville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Tarboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tarboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Edgecombe County Public Schools?
Besides Princeville Elementary, Edgecombe County Public Schools also operates Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students), G W Carver Elementary (550 students), and Martin Millennium Academy (548 students). See the Edgecombe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.