Enrollment
458
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilson, NC
Vinson-Bynum Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vinson-Bynum Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370502002010
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vinson-Bynum Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vinson-Bynum Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vinson-Bynum Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502002010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vinson-Bynum Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vinson-Bynum Elementary
Vinson-Bynum Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Wilson, North Carolina, enrolling 458 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 95.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 458 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 557 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #204.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Wilson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rock Ridge Elementary (476 students): Vinson-Bynum Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.4:1 vs 17.6:1).
Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students) and Fike High (1,028 students) alongside Vinson-Bynum 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 Vinson-Bynum Elementary compares
Vinson-Bynum 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 44% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$12,063
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 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 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
White 13.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Vinson-Bynum Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilson County Schools, which includes Vinson-Bynum Elementary.
$12,063
Per student
+0%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 58.4%
Federal 20.5%
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 Vinson-Bynum Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fike High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beddingfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W Jones Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vinson-Bynum Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Wilson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rock Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
New Hope Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Wells Elementary
Standard public school
383 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Vick Elementary
Standard public school
359 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
B O Barnes Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vinson-Bynum Elementary
How many students attend Vinson-Bynum Elementary?
Vinson-Bynum Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilson, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinson-Bynum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinson-Bynum Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vinson-Bynum Elementary?
95.1% of students at Vinson-Bynum Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vinson-Bynum Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vinson-Bynum Elementary is African American at 64.2% of enrollment, in Wilson, 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 Vinson-Bynum Elementary?
Vinson-Bynum Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Vinson-Bynum Elementary rank among elementary schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, Vinson-Bynum Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Wilson, 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 Wilson on the city page.
Is Vinson-Bynum Elementary a good school?
Vinson-Bynum Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 Wilson County Schools?
Besides Vinson-Bynum Elementary, Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students), Fike High (1,028 students), and Forest Hills Middle (654 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.
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