- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bolivia, NC
Virginia Williamson Elem
Federal NCES profile for Virginia Williamson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370042002428
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia Williamson Elem earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Bolivia · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia Williamson Elem has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Williamson Elem ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bolivia, NC.
School address
District: Brunswick County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370042002428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Virginia Williamson Elem grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 370042002428 · Bolivia, NC Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 17.9:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Brunswick High (1,620 students)
Virginia Williamson Elem grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Virginia Williamson Elem 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 610
Virginia Williamson Elem
610 students
What this shows Virginia Williamson Elem reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia Williamson Elem compares
Virginia Williamson Elem is a growing 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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 610 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Virginia Williamson Elem 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 Virginia Williamson Elem 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia Williamson Elem'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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virginia Williamson Elem
How many students attend Virginia Williamson Elem?
Virginia Williamson Elem has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bolivia, NC. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Williamson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Williamson Elem is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virginia Williamson Elem?
99.4% of students at Virginia Williamson Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia Williamson Elem?
The largest demographic group at Virginia Williamson Elem is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Bolivia, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia Williamson Elem?
Virginia Williamson Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Virginia Williamson Elem rank among schools in Bolivia?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia Williamson Elem ranks #2 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 Virginia Williamson Elem, 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.