Eastern Elementary School (Closed 2026)

Eastern Elementary School serves 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
22%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Black
45%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

White
24%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
76%
0.69

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
28.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%

Showing 2005–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Eastern Elementary School?
484 students attend Eastern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Eastern Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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.

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