Eastern Elementary School serves 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- 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 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eastern Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
45%
24%
White
24%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
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
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?
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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