- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kelford, NC
West Bertie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Bertie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370036000106
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bertie Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 277
- students enrolled
West Bertie Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bertie County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370036000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
West Bertie Elementary held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370036000106 · Kelford, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 23.1:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Bertie High (449 students)
West Bertie Elementary held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Bertie Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bertie High
Bertie High
449 students
- Bertie Middle
Bertie Middle
354 students
- Windsor Elemen
Windsor Elementary
336 students
- This school
West Bertie Elementary
277 students
- Colerain Eleme
Colerain Elementary
193 students
- Aulander Eleme 132
Aulander Elementary
132 students
What this shows West Bertie Elementary reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Bertie Elementary compares
West Bertie Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 47% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$16,650
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.6%
White 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, West Bertie Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Bertie County Schools reports $16,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Bertie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bertie Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colerain Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aulander Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bertie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Bertie Elementary
How many students attend West Bertie Elementary?
West Bertie Elementary has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kelford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bertie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bertie Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 46% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Bertie Elementary?
96.9% of students at West Bertie Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bertie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Bertie Elementary is African American at 86.6% of enrollment, in Kelford, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bertie Elementary?
West Bertie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Bertie County Schools?
Besides West Bertie Elementary, Bertie County Schools also operates Bertie High (449 students), Bertie Middle (354 students), and Windsor Elementary (336 students). See the Bertie County Schools district page for the complete list.