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Jacksonville Commons Elem

1121 Commons Drive North, Jacksonville, NC 28546Onslow County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
533
Students
Total enrolled
$11,413
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 20% vs nat'l
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 6% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 533 students in grades KG–05 in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
20% below average funding
District spends $11,413 per pupil, 20% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Jacksonville Commons Elem is a large elementary in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serving grades KG–05 with 533 students. The district invests $11,413 per student — 20% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Jacksonville Commons Elem

533
Total Students
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution271 male · 262 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 367 students
Student Composition
34%
19%
30%
13%
Asian3%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black30%
Multiracial13%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370345001931

Academic Outcomes at Jacksonville Commons Elem

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 27th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28546

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,413Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,413
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,022
Student Support$2,168
Administration$1,370
Operations$1,712
Other$1,141
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,413 spent per student, an estimated $5,056 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
57%
21%
State government
57.2%
Local (property tax)
21.1%
Federal programs
21.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,413/student, 20% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Coastal ElementaryQueens Creek ElementarySouthwest ElementaryDixon Elementary
+12 more
↓
Middle
Jacksonville Commons MiddleSwansboro MiddleDixon MiddleHunters Creek Middle
+3 more
↓
High School
Jacksonville HighWhite Oak HighDixon HighSwansboro High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyOnslow County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOnslow County Schools →
Phone: (910)347-1056
NCES ID: 370345001931
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Jacksonville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Onslow County Schools
High
Jacksonville High
1,423 students · 09–12
44% FRL
High
White Oak High
1,207 students · 09–12
● 40 opp49% FRL
High
Dixon High
1,149 students · 09–12
● 41 opp33% FRL
High
Swansboro High
1,115 students · 09–12
● 41 opp38% FRL
High
Northside High
1,097 students · 09–12
● 40 opp54% FRL
Mid
Jacksonville Commons Middle
1,011 students · 06–08
● 40 opp64% FRL
Mid
Swansboro Middle
967 students · 06–08
● 41 opp43% FRL
High
Richlands High
960 students · 09–12
40% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1121 Commons Drive North, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.