At a glance
Reported students
470
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
470
Dr John Codington Elem: 470 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
15:1 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
- 452
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Dr John Codington Elem
Dr John Codington Elem is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Wilmington. It is one of 42 current school records connected to New Hanover County Schools. NCES reports 470 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to 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 (79.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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 Dr John Codington Elem
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.25 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
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.6%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black5.5%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial5.3%
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 New Hanover County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
College Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
470 reported students
Pine Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
465 reported students
Dr Hubert Eaton Sr Elem
Elementary · Grades KG–05
461 reported students
John J Blair Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
451 reported students
Sunset Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
450 reported students
Wrightsboro Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
502 reported students
Public schools near Dr John Codington Elem
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Valley Elementary Elementary · New Hanover County Schools | KG–05 | 465 | 1.3 mi |
| Mary C Williams Elementary Elementary · New Hanover County Schools | KG–05 | 355 | 1.9 mi |
| Cape Fear Center for Inquiry Elementary · Charter · Cape Fear Center for Inquiry | KG–08 | 395 | 2 mi |
| Holly Tree Elementary Elementary · New Hanover County Schools | KG–05 | 383 | 2.6 mi |
| Edwin A Alderman Elementary Elementary · New Hanover County Schools | KG–05 | 255 | 2.8 mi |
| Heyward C Bellamy Elem Elementary · New Hanover County Schools | KG–05 | 533 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr John Codington Elem
What grades does Dr John Codington Elem serve?
Dr John Codington Elem reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Hanover County Schools.
How many students attend Dr John Codington Elem?
Dr John Codington Elem reported 470 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 452 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr John Codington Elem?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 470 students and 31.25 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 Dr John Codington Elem a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr John Codington Elem is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Hanover County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dr John Codington Elem students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
26.6% 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 Dr John Codington Elem in?
Dr John Codington Elem is part of New Hanover County Schools, based in Wilmington, NC, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr John Codington Elem?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pine Valley Elementary (1.3 mi), Mary C Williams Elementary (1.9 mi), Cape Fear Center for Inquiry (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.