Fred A Anderson Elementary

Fred An Anderson Elementary is an elementary-level community of tiny scale in Bayboro, North Carolina, operated by Pamlico County Schools, educateing 136 students in grades 4 through 5. Compared to the state average of about 467 students per school, that is 71% leaner than typical.

Within Pamlico County Schools, which oversees 4 schools and 1,130 students, Fred An Anderson Elementary is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Fred An Anderson Elementary records that White students make up the majority at 66%. The remainder is composed of 16% Black, 12% multiracial, 5% Hispanic.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Fred An Anderson Elementary has 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.5:1. The state averages around 14.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 98% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

After controlling for student poverty, Fred An Anderson Elementary sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 49.0%; this one delivers 57.1%.

Across the wider county, census data for Pamlico County shows median household income runs about $59,717, about 25% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Fred An Anderson Elementary is one of 5 public schools in Pamlico County (combined enrollment of about 1,628 students).

Pamlico County High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around Fred An Anderson Elementary. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Fred An Anderson Elementary at 3rd of 7; the average score across the group is 53.8%.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Looking at the recent track record. Fred An Anderson Elementary's enrollment has contracted 52% since 2018, when it stood at 281 (now 136). Over the same period, the White share climbed from 61% to 66%. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 14.3:1 in 2018 to 10.5:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Fred An Anderson Elementary community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.