- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whiteville, NC
Whiteville Primary
Federal NCES profile for Whiteville Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370492001969
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiteville Primary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Whiteville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Whiteville Primary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteville Primary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Whiteville, NC.
School address
District: Whiteville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370492001969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Whiteville Primary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 370492001969 · Whiteville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 13.9:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteville High (639 students)
Whiteville Primary held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Whiteville Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whiteville Hig
Whiteville High
639 students
- This school
Whiteville Primary
486 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
451 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary
450 students
- North Whitevil 16
North Whiteville Academy
16 students
What this shows Whiteville Primary reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whiteville Primary compares
Whiteville Primary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,346
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.7%
White 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Whiteville Primary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Whiteville City Schools reports $14,346 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiteville Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Whiteville Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiteville Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 2.3:1
- Resource Index
- 86/100
Similar other schools in Whiteville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whiteville Primary
How many students attend Whiteville Primary?
Whiteville Primary has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whiteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteville Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteville Primary is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Whiteville Primary?
99.4% of students at Whiteville Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whiteville Primary?
The largest demographic group at Whiteville Primary is African American at 40.7% of enrollment, in Whiteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteville Primary?
Whiteville Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Whiteville Primary rank among schools in Whiteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteville Primary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Whiteville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Whiteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Whiteville City Schools?
Besides Whiteville Primary, Whiteville City Schools also operates Whiteville High (639 students), Central Middle (451 students), and Edgewood Elementary (450 students). See the Whiteville City Schools district page for the complete list.