- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whiteville, NC
Williams Township
Federal NCES profile for Williams Township, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370096000374
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Township earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Whiteville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Township has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Township ranks #4 of 4 schools in Whiteville, NC.
School address
District: Columbus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370096000374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Williams Township held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 370096000374 · Whiteville, NC Other · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 15.3:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: West Columbus School (814 students)
Williams Township held near 634 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Williams Township in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Columbus
West Columbus School
814 students
- South Columbus
South Columbus High
669 students
- This school
Williams Township
659 students
- East Columbus
East Columbus Junior-Senior High
576 students
- West Columbus
West Columbus High
459 students
- Tabor City Ele
Tabor City Elementary
415 students
What this shows Williams Township reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams Township compares
Williams Township 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$14,006
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 659 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Williams Township is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus County Schools reports $14,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williams Township Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbus School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Columbus High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Columbus Junior-Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Columbus High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tabor City Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Township's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~659 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Williams Township
How many students attend Williams Township?
Williams Township has 659 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whiteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Township?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Township is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Williams Township?
99.5% of students at Williams Township are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Township?
The largest demographic group at Williams Township is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Whiteville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Township?
Williams Township has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Williams Township rank among schools in Whiteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Township ranks #4 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 Columbus County Schools?
Besides Williams Township, Columbus County Schools also operates West Columbus School (814 students), South Columbus High (669 students), and East Columbus Junior-Senior High (576 students). See the Columbus County Schools district page for the complete list.