- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
White Oak Elementary shrank from 509 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 370084000331 · Edenton, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 12.5:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: John a Holmes High (554 students)
White Oak Elementary shrank from 509 students in 2022-23 to 483 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
White Oak Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a Holmes
John a Holmes High
554 students
- This school
White Oak Elementary
488 students
- D F Walker Ele
D F Walker Elementary
368 students
- Chowan Middle
Chowan Middle
357 students
What this shows White Oak Elementary reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Oak Elementary compares
White Oak 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,037
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
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.
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
District finance for Edenton-Chowan Schools reports $15,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~488 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), down 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.