- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goldsboro, NC
Spring Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370488002498
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Creek Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Creek Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488002498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Spring Creek Elementary held near 823 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.9 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370488002498 · Goldsboro, NC Other · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 15.8:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Spring Creek Elementary held near 823 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.9 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Spring Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- This school
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- Spring Creek H
Spring Creek High
732 students
What this shows Spring Creek Elementary reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Creek Elementary compares
Spring Creek 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$11,267
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
White 22.4%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Spring Creek Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Goldsboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wayne Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
765 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
674 students 13:1 students per teacher
Rosewood Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Eastern Wayne Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Tommy's Road Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 16:1 students per teacher
North Drive Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 14.6:1 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 (~804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Creek Elementary
How many students attend Spring Creek Elementary?
Spring Creek Elementary has 804 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goldsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 829 (2022-23) → 823 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Creek Elementary?
99.2% of students at Spring Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Creek Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Creek Elementary?
Spring Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Spring Creek Elementary rank among schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 11 schools in Goldsboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goldsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Spring Creek Elementary, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), and Norwayne Middle (848 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.