Enrollment
488
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edenton, NC
White Oak Elementary
Federal NCES profile for White Oak Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370084000331
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Oak Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Edenton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
White Oak Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Oak Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Edenton, NC.
School address
District: Edenton-Chowan Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370084000331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Oak Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Oak Elementary
White Oak Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Edenton, North Carolina, enrolling 488 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.3% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 488 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 452 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #389, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (39%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Edenton-Chowan Schools spends $14,768 per pupil, 23% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Edenton-Chowan Schools also operates John a Holmes High (554 students) and D F Walker Elementary (368 students) alongside White Oak 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 White Oak Elementary compares
White Oak 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▼ 6% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$14,768
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 46.3%
African American 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, White Oak Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edenton-Chowan Schools, which includes White Oak Elementary.
$14,768
Per student
+23%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.1%
State 66.6%
Federal 18.4%
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 White Oak Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a Holmes High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| D F Walker Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chowan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Oak Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other 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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about White Oak Elementary
How many students attend White Oak Elementary?
White Oak Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edenton, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at White Oak Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 White Oak Elementary?
62.3% of students at White Oak Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Oak Elementary?
The largest demographic group at White Oak Elementary is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Edenton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Oak Elementary?
White Oak Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 White Oak Elementary rank among public schools in Edenton?
By Resource Investment Index, White Oak Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Edenton, 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 Edenton on the city page.
Is White Oak Elementary a good school?
White Oak Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Edenton-Chowan Schools?
Besides White Oak Elementary, Edenton-Chowan Schools also operates John a Holmes High (554 students), D F Walker Elementary (368 students), and Chowan Middle (357 students). See the Edenton-Chowan Schools district page for the complete list.
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