Overview
Southeast Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Kinston, North Carolina. The school enrolls 270 students. It is part of the Lenoir County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
9.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
270 students — small for a US elementary school
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
DistrictLenoir County Public Schools
County37107
CityKinston
ZIP28501
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370261000596
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment270
White1.6%
Hispanic / Latino5.8%
Black / African American89.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Two or More Races2.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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 Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)