- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, NC
Tyrrell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tyrrell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370459001789
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyrrell Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tyrrell Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tyrrell Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Columbia, NC.
School address
District: Tyrrell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370459001789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Tyrrell Elementary shrank from 189 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 370459001789 · Columbia, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 11.5:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High (176 students)
Tyrrell Elementary shrank from 189 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Tyrrell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tyrrell Elementary
196 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High
176 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle
90 students
What this shows Tyrrell Elementary reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tyrrell Elementary compares
Tyrrell Elementary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$23,232
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.7%
White 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Tyrrell Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tyrrell County Schools reports $23,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tyrrell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tyrrell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tyrrell Elementary
How many students attend Tyrrell Elementary?
Tyrrell Elementary has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, NC. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyrrell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyrrell Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 Tyrrell Elementary?
98.4% of students at Tyrrell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyrrell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tyrrell Elementary is African American at 35.7% of enrollment, in Columbia, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyrrell Elementary?
Tyrrell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Tyrrell Elementary rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Tyrrell Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Columbia, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tyrrell County Schools?
Besides Tyrrell Elementary, Tyrrell County Schools also operates Columbia High (176 students) and Columbia Middle (90 students). See the Tyrrell County Schools district page for the complete list.