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John Small Elementary

PublicGrades 4–5
Washington, North Carolina · Beaufort County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students379
Student:Teacher18.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo
John Small
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Key Indicators

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

State avg: 500
379
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
99%+16.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

John Small Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 4–5 in Washington, North Carolina. The school enrolls 379 students. It is part of the Beaufort 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 Span4–5
DistrictBeaufort County Schools
County37013
CityWashington
ZIP27889
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370033001924

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment379
White26.9%
Hispanic / Latino21.4%
Black / African American45.6%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races5.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
26.9%
Hispanic
21.4%
Black
45.6%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
5.3%
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)