- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kinston, NC
Southeast Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370261000596
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Kinston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 97.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Kinston, NC.
School address
District: Lenoir County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370261000596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+80 students YoY
Southeast Elementary grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+42.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+80 students YoY 370261000596 · Kinston, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 14.8:1 · 97.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lenoir High (957 students)
Southeast Elementary grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+42.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southeast Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lenoir H
North Lenoir High
957 students
- Contentnea-Sav
Contentnea-Savannah School
789 students
- South Lenoir H
South Lenoir High
721 students
- Kinston High
Kinston High
659 students
- Woodington Mid
Woodington Middle
584 students
- This school 326
Southeast Elementary
326 students
What this shows Southeast Elementary reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Elementary compares
Southeast Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.4% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.4%
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$12,902
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 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.5%
White 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: African American at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Southeast Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lenoir County Public Schools reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeast Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Contentnea-Savannah School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kinston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Kinston
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Contentnea-Savannah School
Standard public school
789 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Northeast Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 15:1 students per teacher
Banks Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Lenoir County Learning Academy
Alternative education program
66 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Elementary
How many students attend Southeast Elementary?
Southeast Elementary has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kinston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), up 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Southeast Elementary?
97.4% of students at Southeast Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Elementary is African American at 82.5% of enrollment, in Kinston, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Elementary?
Southeast Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Southeast Elementary rank among schools in Kinston?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Kinston, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kinston on the city page.
What other schools are in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Besides Southeast Elementary, Lenoir County Public Schools also operates North Lenoir High (957 students), Contentnea-Savannah School (789 students), and South Lenoir High (721 students). See the Lenoir County Public Schools district page for the complete list.