At a glance
Reported students
312
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411.5
Ben D. Quinn Elementary: 312 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
17.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 377
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Ben D. Quinn Elementary
Ben D. Quinn Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in New Bern. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Craven County Board of Education. NCES reports 312 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.4:1, above the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (38.1%) and Black (30.4%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ben D. Quinn Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.92 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.1%
- Hispanic9.6%
- Black30.4%
- Asian11.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Craven County Board of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
James W Smith Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
325 reported students
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
340 reported students
Oaks Road Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
352 reported students
J.T. Barber Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
270 reported students
Havelock Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
248 reported students
Graham A Barden Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
237 reported students
Public schools near Ben D. Quinn Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert H Bangert Elementary Elementary · Craven County Board of Education | KG–05 | 446 | 2.6 mi |
| Trent Park Elementary Elementary · Craven County Board of Education | KG–05 | 390 | 3 mi |
| J.T. Barber Elementary Elementary · Craven County Board of Education | PK–05 | 270 | 4.1 mi |
| Oaks Road Academy Elementary · Craven County Board of Education | PK–05 | 352 | 4.3 mi |
| Riverside Leadership Academy Elementary · Charter · Riverside Leadership Academy | KG–07 | 374 | 5.9 mi |
| Brinson Memorial Elementary Elementary · Craven County Board of Education | KG–05 | 446 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ben D. Quinn Elementary
What grades does Ben D. Quinn Elementary serve?
Ben D. Quinn Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Craven County Board of Education.
How many students attend Ben D. Quinn Elementary?
Ben D. Quinn Elementary reported 312 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 377 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ben D. Quinn Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17.4:1, based on 312 students and 17.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ben D. Quinn Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ben D. Quinn Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Craven County Board of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ben D. Quinn Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ben D. Quinn Elementary in?
Ben D. Quinn Elementary is part of Craven County Board of Education, based in New Bern, NC, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ben D. Quinn Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Albert H Bangert Elementary (2.6 mi), Trent Park Elementary (3 mi), J.T. Barber Elementary (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.