- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
The Coast shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-34.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 370042000980 · Bolivia, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 6.4:1 · 96.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: North Brunswick High (1,620 students)
The Coast shrank from 83 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-34.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
The Coast in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Brunswic
North Brunswick High
1,620 students
- West Brunswick
West Brunswick High
1,466 students
- South Brunswic
South Brunswick High
1,154 students
- Belville Eleme
Belville Elementary
812 students
- Leland Middle
Leland Middle
806 students
- This school 96
The Coast
96 students
What this shows The Coast reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Coast compares
The Coast 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,088
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 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.
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
District finance for Brunswick County Schools reports $13,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,466
- 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.
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 (~96 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 83 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), down 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.