Enrollment
361
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamston, NC
Williamston Primary
Federal NCES profile for Williamston Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370288001171
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamston Primary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Williamston · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamston Primary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamston Primary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Williamston, NC.
School address
District: Martin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370288001171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamston Primary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamston Primary
Williamston Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Williamston, North Carolina, enrolling 361 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 361 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 463 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #446, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and White (23%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Martin County Schools spends $14,638 per pupil, 22% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Williamston's public schools, it stands alongside Bear Grass Charter School (445 students): Williamston Primary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 14.8:1).
Martin County Schools also operates Riverside High (447 students) and South Creek Elementary (337 students) alongside Williamston Primary.
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 Williamston Primary compares
Williamston Primary 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$14,638
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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
African American 57.9%
White 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Williamston Primary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin County Schools, which includes Williamston Primary.
$14,638
Per student
+22%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.8%
State 63.5%
Federal 19.7%
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 Williamston Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E J Hayes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Creek High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williamston Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Williamston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williamston Primary
How many students attend Williamston Primary?
Williamston Primary has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamston, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamston Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamston Primary is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Williamston Primary?
99.2% of students at Williamston Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamston Primary?
The largest demographic group at Williamston Primary is African American at 57.9% of enrollment, in Williamston, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamston Primary?
Williamston Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Williamston Primary rank among public schools in Williamston?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamston Primary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Williamston, 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 Williamston on the city page.
Is Williamston Primary a good school?
Williamston Primary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 Martin County Schools?
Besides Williamston Primary, Martin County Schools also operates Riverside High (447 students), South Creek Elementary (337 students), and Riverside Middle (335 students). See the Martin County Schools district page for the complete list.
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