- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wrightsville Beach, NC
Wrightsville Beach Elem
Federal NCES profile for Wrightsville Beach Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370333001397
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wrightsville Beach Elem earns 57/100 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.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 280
- students enrolled
Wrightsville Beach Elem has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333001397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Wrightsville Beach Elem held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370333001397 · Wrightsville Beach, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 14.7:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
Wrightsville Beach Elem held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wrightsville Beach Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- John T Hoggard
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- New Hanover Hi
New Hanover High
1,437 students
- Charles P Murr
Charles P Murray Middle
907 students
- This school 280
Wrightsville Beach Elem
280 students
What this shows Wrightsville Beach Elem reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wrightsville Beach Elem compares
Wrightsville Beach Elem 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 88% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,808
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 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Wrightsville Beach Elem is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Hanover County Schools reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wrightsville Beach Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wrightsville Beach Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wrightsville Beach Elem
How many students attend Wrightsville Beach Elem?
Wrightsville Beach Elem has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wrightsville Beach, NC. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wrightsville Beach Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Wrightsville Beach Elem is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Wrightsville Beach Elem?
8.0% of students at Wrightsville Beach Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wrightsville Beach Elem?
The largest demographic group at Wrightsville Beach Elem is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wrightsville Beach Elem?
Wrightsville Beach Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in New Hanover County Schools?
Besides Wrightsville Beach Elem, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.