Enrollment
340
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Havelock, NC
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W Jesse Gurganus Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370331002312
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Havelock · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W Jesse Gurganus Elementary ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Havelock, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331002312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W Jesse Gurganus Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Havelock, North Carolina, enrolling 340 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 340 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 Havelock's elementary schools, it stands alongside Arthur W Edwards Elementary (489 students): W Jesse Gurganus Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 14.8:1).
Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students) and Havelock High (1,014 students) alongside W Jesse Gurganus 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 W Jesse Gurganus Elementary compares
W Jesse Gurganus 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 38% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 13.8%
African American 8.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, W Jesse Gurganus 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 W Jesse Gurganus 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 W Jesse Gurganus Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Craven Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W Jesse Gurganus 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 Havelock
1 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 (~340 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
How many students attend W Jesse Gurganus Elementary?
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Havelock, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 W Jesse Gurganus Elementary?
40.8% of students at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W Jesse Gurganus Elementary?
The largest demographic group at W Jesse Gurganus Elementary is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Havelock, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W Jesse Gurganus Elementary?
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 W Jesse Gurganus Elementary rank among public schools in Havelock?
By Resource Investment Index, W Jesse Gurganus Elementary ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Havelock, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Havelock on the city page.
Is W Jesse Gurganus Elementary a good school?
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 W Jesse Gurganus 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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