Eastern Elementary School serves 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Eastern Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eastern Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
44%
25%
White
26%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Eastern Elementary School often compared to?
Eastern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Montessori, Bath Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Eastern Elementary School?
492 students attend Eastern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Eastern Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern Elementary School?
Eastern Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern Elementary School offer ?
Eastern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastern Elementary School part of?
Eastern Elementary School is part of Beaufort County Schools School District.
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