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Ayden Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Ayden, North Carolina · Pitt County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students656
Student:Teacher15.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
656
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
99%+16.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Ayden Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Ayden, North Carolina. The school enrolls 656 students. It is part of the Pitt County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictPitt County Schools
County37147
CityAyden
ZIP28513
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370001201489

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment656
White35.1%
Hispanic / Latino11.6%
Black / African American44.8%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
35.1%
Hispanic
11.6%
Black
44.8%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
8.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)