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Does North Drive Elementary have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
498
Elementary
DISTRICT 569 · STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WAYNE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 370488000677
North Drive Elementary
1108 North Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27530 · (919) 731-5950 · Wayne County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL498 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
16.2:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
495 students
DISTRICT 98% · 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 | 24 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 165 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 160 | 32% |
| Grade 2 | 149 | 30% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 70% · 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
North Drive Elementary→Carver Heights Elementary
Based on grade levels within Wayne County Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Drive Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Drive Elementary this school | 498 | 99.4% | N/A |
| Washington County Elementary School Roper | 502 | 99.4% | 39.8% |
| Next Generation Academy Greensboro | 487 | 95.9% | N/A |
| KIPP Halifax College Preparatory Halifax | 528 | 99.2% | N/A |
| Northeast Elementary Kinston | 465 | 99.4% | 38.5% |
| Carver Heights Elementary Goldsboro | 407 | 99.3% | 27.5% |
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 North Drive Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 498 | #615 of 1,485 | #9 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #1,063 of 1,377 | #9 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.3% | #1,248 of 1,379 | #13 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.4% | #287 of 1,414 | #4 of 15 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -15.7% | #389 of 937 | #5 of 12 |
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
498
-57 (-10%) vs 2020
-35% since 2000-01, when it was 766
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
was 14.6:1
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 | 498 | 30.7 | 16.2:1 | 99% (495) |
| 2023-24 | 484 | 33.5 | 14.4:1 | 99% (481) |
| 2022-23 | 522 | 34.5 | 15.1:1 | 99% (519) |
| 2020-21 | 555 | 38 | 14.6:1 | 99% (552) |
| 2017-18 | 591 | 41.2 | 14.3:1 | 99% (588) |
| 2015-16 | 441 | 33 | 13.4:1 | 99% (438) |
| 2010-11 | 506 | 38 | 13.3:1 | 96% (486) |
| 2000-01 | 766 | 63 | 12.2:1 | 98% (754) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Drive Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (591 to 498); teachers down 26% (41.2 to 30.7).
About North Drive Elementary
North Drive Elementary is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in Goldsboro, North Carolina. It had 498 students in 2024-25, spanning pre-K through 2.
Wayne County Public Schools is the district for North Drive Elementary. It has 33 schools and 17,150 students.
Black students are 81% of those enrolled at North Drive Elementary. The rest of enrollment is 8% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 4% White. Census estimates put the Black share of Wayne County's population at about 30%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 33, compared with 70 nationally.
There are 30.7 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 16.2:1. The average for elementary schools in North Carolina, 14.9:1, is lower. Of all students at North Drive Elementary, 99% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is in line with the 98% average for public schools in Wayne County.
In Wayne County, the median household earns about $59,733 a year, about 22% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. Wayne County has 36 public schools with about 18,481 students, including North Drive Elementary.
Measured in a straight line, Goldsboro High is about 1.0 miles from North Drive Elementary. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Its location is classified as City: Small by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The school shrank from 555 students in 2020-21 to 498 in 2024-25. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (16.2:1) than in 2020-21 (14.6:1).
On allk12, people connected to North Drive Elementary can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
118,652
Census ACS
Median income
$59,733
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
18,481 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Wayne County Public Schools
- Charles B Aycock HighHigh · 1,138 students
- Southern Wayne HighHigh · 1,007 students
- Norwayne MiddleMiddle · 848 students
- Spring Creek ElementaryElementary · 804 students
- Eastern Wayne HighHigh · 781 students
- Spring Creek HighHigh · 732 students
Other schools in Goldsboro
- Spring Creek ElementaryElementary · 804 students
- Eastern Wayne HighHigh · 781 students
- Wayne Preparatory AcademyCombined · 765 students
- Meadow Lane ElementaryElementary · 674 students
- Rosewood ElementaryElementary · 650 students
- Eastern Wayne ElementaryElementary · 597 students
Nearby schools
- Goldsboro High1.0 mi · 412
- Wayne School of Engineering1.2 mi · 486
- Wayne Early / Middle College High1.4 mi · 239
- Wayne STEM Academy1.7 mi · 305
- Greenwood Middle1.9 mi · 402
- Meadow Lane Elementary2.1 mi · 674
Frequently asked questions
About North Drive ElementaryHow many students attend North Drive Elementary?
North Drive Elementary enrolls approximately 498 students in grades PK-02.
Is North Drive Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Drive Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does North Drive Elementary have?
North Drive Elementary employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.
How diverse is North Drive Elementary?
North Drive Elementary reports a student body of 4% White, 8% Hispanic, 81% Black, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees North Drive Elementary?
North Drive Elementary is overseen by Wayne County Public Schools in Wayne County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.