Enrollment
96
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bolivia, NC
The Coast
Federal NCES profile for The Coast, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370042000980
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Coast earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Bolivia · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 96.4%
- free-lunch eligible
The Coast has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Coast ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bolivia, NC.
School address
District: Brunswick County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370042000980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Coast compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Coast
The Coast is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Bolivia, North Carolina, enrolling 96 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.4:1, The Coast is leaner than roughly 98% of North Carolina schools and 59% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of North Carolina schools, with 96 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 96 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 65 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 96 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bolivia's public schools, it stands alongside Virginia Williamson Elem (610 students): The Coast is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.4:1 vs 17.9:1).
Brunswick County Schools also operates North Brunswick High (1,620 students) and West Brunswick High (1,466 students) alongside The Coast.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Coast compares
The Coast on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 59% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.4% | ▲ 46% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 2% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.7%
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
$12,819
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 96 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
African American 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 7.3%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, The Coast is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brunswick County Schools, which includes The Coast.
$12,819
Per student
+7%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 46.4%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How The Coast Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Coast's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Bolivia
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~96 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.4:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on The Coast's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about The Coast
How many students attend The Coast?
The Coast has 96 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Bolivia, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Coast?
The student-teacher ratio at The Coast is 6.4:1, which is 59% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 59% 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 The Coast?
96.4% of students at The Coast are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Coast?
The largest demographic group at The Coast is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Bolivia, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Coast?
The Coast has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Coast rank among schools in Bolivia?
By Resource Investment Index, The Coast ranks #1 of 3 schools in Bolivia, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bolivia on the city page.
Is The Coast a good school?
The Coast earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brunswick County Schools?
Besides The Coast, Brunswick County Schools also operates North Brunswick High (1,620 students), West Brunswick High (1,466 students), and South Brunswick High (1,154 students). See the Brunswick County Schools district page for the complete list.
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