At a glance
Reported students
450
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
451
Edgewood Elementary: 450 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
16.6:1 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
- 438
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.68
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Edgewood Elementary
Edgewood Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Whiteville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Whiteville City Schools. NCES reports 450 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 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, 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 (40.7%) and Black (37.1%). English learners represent 8.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. 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 Edgewood Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.1 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
- 8.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- 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)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.7%
- Hispanic13.1%
- Black37.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.4%
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 Whiteville City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Whiteville Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
486 reported students
Central Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
451 reported students
Whiteville High
High · Grades 09–12
639 reported students
North Whiteville Academy
High · Grades 06–12
16 reported students
Public schools near Edgewood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteville High High · Whiteville City Schools | 09–12 | 639 | 0.6 mi |
| Whiteville Primary Elementary · Whiteville City Schools | PK–02 | 486 | 1.1 mi |
| Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville Elementary · Charter · Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville | KG–08 | 842 | 6.6 mi |
| Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary Elementary · Columbus County Schools | PK–06 | 394 | 6.9 mi |
| Chadbourn Elementary Elementary · Columbus County Schools | PK–05 | 233 | 7.1 mi |
| Williams Township Elementary · Columbus County Schools | PK–08 | 659 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Elementary
What grades does Edgewood Elementary serve?
Edgewood Elementary reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Whiteville City Schools.
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary?
Edgewood Elementary reported 450 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 438 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 450 students and 27.1 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 Edgewood Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Edgewood Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Whiteville City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Edgewood 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 Edgewood Elementary in?
Edgewood Elementary is part of Whiteville City Schools, based in Whiteville, NC, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Edgewood Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whiteville High (0.6 mi), Whiteville Primary (1.1 mi), Classical Charter Schools of Whiteville (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.