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What's the biggest difference between Eastern Elementary and what you expected?
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Enrollment
484
Elementary
DISTRICT 387 · STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 370033001922
Eastern Elementary
947 Hudnell Street, Washington, NC 27889 · (252) 946-1611 · Beaufort County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL484 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
481 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 82%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 84 | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 192 | 40% |
| Grade 1 | 208 | 43% |
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Beaufort County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Eastern Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Elementary this school | 484 | 99.4% | N/A |
| Franklinton Elementary Franklinton | 470 | 99.4% | 46.0% |
| South Elementary Roxboro | 463 | 99.4% | 56.0% |
| Sheep-Harney Elementary Elizabeth City | 441 | 99.3% | 50.9% |
| West Hoke Elementary Raeford | 467 | 99.4% | 41.0% |
| Murray-Massenburg Elementary Durham | 517 | 99.4% | 43.0% |
Matched among North Carolina elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Eastern Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Beaufort County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 484 | #663 of 1,485 | #2 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #717 of 1,377 | #4 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.2% | #300 of 1,379 | #2 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.4% | #310 of 1,414 | #2 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.8% | #237 of 937 | #4 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
484
+10 (+2%) vs 2020
-20% since 2000-01, when it was 607
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
was 13.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 484 | 32.5 | 14.9:1 | 99% (481) |
| 2023-24 | 492 | 34 | 14.5:1 | 99% (489) |
| 2022-23 | 475 | 31.9 | 14.9:1 | 99% (472) |
| 2020-21 | 474 | 35 | 13.5:1 | 99% (471) |
| 2017-18 | 619 | 45 | 13.8:1 | 100% (616) |
| 2015-16 | 669 | 46 | 14.5:1 | 100% (666) |
| 2010-11 | 650 | 43 | 15.1:1 | 72% (466) |
| 2000-01 | 607 | 52 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Eastern Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (619 to 484); teachers down 28% (45 to 32.5).
About Eastern Elementary
Eastern Elementary runs as a mid-sized elementary school in Washington, North Carolina. It teaches 484 students in pre-K through 1.
Across its 13 schools, Beaufort County Schools enrolls 5,601 students. Eastern Elementary is one of those schools.
Black students make up 45% of enrollment at Eastern Elementary, the largest share of any group. Next come 24% White, 22% Hispanic, and 8% multiracial. That compares with about 23% Black among all Beaufort County residents. A diversity index of 68% means there is a 68% chance two randomly chosen students at Eastern Elementary are from different groups.
The school has 32.5 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 14.9 students per teacher. The 14.9:1 average for elementary schools in North Carolina is close to this figure. Of all students at Eastern Elementary, 99% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Beaufort County is similar, at 99%.
In Beaufort County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $58,357, about 21% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. There are 15 public schools in the county, enrolling about 6,030, Eastern Elementary among them.
Washington High, about 1.5 miles away, is the closest public school. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The school's locale code, Town: Distant, means it is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Eastern Elementary had 474 students in 2020-21 and 484 in 2024-25, nearly the same. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio increased to 14.9:1, from 13.5:1.
This page is set up for the Eastern Elementary community to discuss open houses, carpools, and field trips. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Beaufort County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
44,499
Census ACS
Median income
$58,357
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
6,030 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Beaufort County Schools
- Washington HighHigh · 794 students
- P S Jones MiddleMiddle · 659 students
- Bath ElementaryElementary · 511 students
- Chocowinity PrimaryElementary · 484 students
- Southside HighHigh · 410 students
- John C Tayloe ElementaryElementary · 382 students
Other schools in Washington
- Washington HighHigh · 794 students
- P S Jones MiddleMiddle · 659 students
- Washington MontessoriCombined · 429 students
- John C Tayloe ElementaryElementary · 382 students
- John Small ElementaryElementary · 379 students
- Beaufort Co Early College HighHigh · 280 students
Other Eastern Elementary schools
9 other US public schools in 6 states are named Eastern Elementary. Eastern Elementary is the 5th largest of the 10.
- Eastern ElementaryGreenville, NC · 833 students
- Eastern Elementary SchoolGreentown, IN · 727 students
- Eastern Elementary SchoolGeorgetown, KY · 535 students
- Eastern Elementary SchoolLexington, OH · 504 students
- Eastern Elementary SchoolTRAVERSE CITY, MI · 475 students
Nearby schools
- Washington High1.5 mi · 794
- John C Tayloe Elementary1.9 mi · 382
- Washington Montessori3.1 mi · 429
- P S Jones Middle3.7 mi · 659
- John Small Elementary3.8 mi · 379
- Beaufort Co Early College High4.0 mi · 280
Frequently asked questions
About Eastern ElementaryHow many students attend Eastern Elementary?
Eastern Elementary enrolls approximately 484 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Eastern Elementary serve?
Eastern Elementary serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Eastern Elementary is approximately 14.9:1 (33 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Eastern Elementary?
Student demographics at Eastern Elementary are roughly 24% White, 22% Hispanic, 45% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Eastern Elementary public or private?
Eastern Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Beaufort County Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.