- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 370331002312 · Havelock, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 13.6:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bern High (1,637 students)
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary shrank from 373 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Bern High
New Bern High
1,637 students
- Havelock High
Havelock High
1,014 students
- West Craven Hi
West Craven High
751 students
- H J Macdonald 632
H J Macdonald Middle
632 students
- West Craven Mi 614
West Craven Middle
614 students
- This school 340
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
340 students
What this shows W Jesse Gurganus Elementary reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How W Jesse Gurganus Elementary compares
W Jesse Gurganus 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Craven County Schools reports $11,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,014
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~340 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), down 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.