Enrollment
390
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Bern, NC
Trent Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Trent Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370331002179
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trent Park Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in New Bern · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 97.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Trent Park Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trent Park Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in New Bern, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331002179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trent Park Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trent Park Elementary
Trent Park Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in New Bern, North Carolina, enrolling 390 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 506 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #156.
Its student body is led by African American (31%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Bern's elementary schools, it stands alongside Creekside Elementary (453 students): Trent Park Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14.2:1).
Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students) and Havelock High (1,014 students) alongside Trent Park Elementary.
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 Trent Park Elementary compares
Trent Park Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.2% | ▲ 47% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$11,737
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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
African American 30.8%
Asian 21.5%
White 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 12.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 30.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.3, Trent Park Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Craven County Schools, which includes Trent Park Elementary.
$11,737
Per student
-2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 59.0%
Federal 23.0%
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 Trent Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trent Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in New Bern
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Trent Park Elementary
How many students attend Trent Park Elementary?
Trent Park Elementary has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Bern, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trent Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Trent Park Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Trent Park Elementary?
97.2% of students at Trent Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trent Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Trent Park Elementary is African American at 30.8% of enrollment, in New Bern, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trent Park Elementary?
Trent Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Trent Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in New Bern?
By Resource Investment Index, Trent Park Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in New Bern, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New Bern on the city page.
Is Trent Park Elementary a good school?
Trent Park Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools. 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 Craven County Schools?
Besides Trent Park Elementary, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and West Craven High (751 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.
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