- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Williamston Primary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370288001171 · Williamston, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 15.7:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside High (447 students)
Williamston Primary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Williamston Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside High
Riverside High
447 students
- This school
Williamston Primary
361 students
- South Creek El
South Creek Elementary
337 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
335 students
- E J Hayes Elem
E J Hayes Elementary
280 students
- South Creek Hi
South Creek High
236 students
What this shows Williamston Primary reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williamston Primary compares
Williamston 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,333
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 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.
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
District finance for Martin County Schools reports $15,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.