At a glance
Reported students
406
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
588.5
Wahl Coates Elementary: 406 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
13.1:1 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
- 432
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Wahl Coates Elementary
Wahl Coates Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Greenville. It is one of 40 current school records connected to Pitt County Schools. NCES reports 406 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 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, below 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 Black (76.1%) and White (9.1%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. 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 Wahl Coates Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.93 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
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.1%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black76.1%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
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 Pitt County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Belvoir Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
405 reported students
Grifton
Elementary · Grades PK–08
395 reported students
H B Sugg Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
421 reported students
Northwest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
361 reported students
Elmhurst Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
454 reported students
Sam D Bundy Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
345 reported students
Public schools near Wahl Coates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Elementary Elementary · Pitt County Schools | KG–05 | 833 | 0.8 mi |
| Elmhurst Elementary Elementary · Pitt County Schools | KG–05 | 454 | 1 mi |
| South Greenville Elementary Elementary · Pitt County Schools | PK–05 | 251 | 2 mi |
| ECU Community School Elementary · East Carolina Community School | KG–05 | 108 | 2 mi |
| Winterville Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Winterville Charter Academy | KG–08 | 624 | 3.8 mi |
| Wintergreen Primary Elementary · Pitt County Schools | PK–02 | 786 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wahl Coates Elementary
What grades does Wahl Coates Elementary serve?
Wahl Coates Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pitt County Schools.
How many students attend Wahl Coates Elementary?
Wahl Coates Elementary reported 406 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 432 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wahl Coates Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 406 students and 30.93 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 Wahl Coates Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wahl Coates Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pitt County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wahl Coates Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.3% 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 Wahl Coates Elementary in?
Wahl Coates Elementary is part of Pitt County Schools, based in Greenville, NC, which operates 40 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wahl Coates Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Eastern Elementary (0.8 mi), Elmhurst Elementary (1 mi), South Greenville Elementary (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.