School overview
At a glance
Reported students
484
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
28.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
416.5
Central Elementary: 484 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Central Elementary
Central Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Elizabeth City. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. NCES reports 484 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (44.6%) and White (36.2%). English learners represent 3.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Central Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.4 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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.05
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.2%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black44.6%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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441 reported students
Northside Elementary
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419 reported students
J C Sawyer Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
400 reported students
P W Moore Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
353 reported students
Weeksville Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
304 reported students
Elizabeth City Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
484 reported students