Ben D Quinn Elementary

4275 M L King Jr Boulevard
New Bern, NC 28562

www.cravenk12.org/bdq

367 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ben D. Quinn Elementary School, located on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in New Bern, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Craven County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the academic and social needs of its elementary-aged student population. By emphasizing core subjects and personal development, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while cultivating a sense of community.

As part of the Craven County school system, Ben D. Quinn Elementary utilizes resources and standards consistent with the district’s broader educational goals. The school’s digital presence serves as a hub for communication between faculty, parents, and students, offering insight into classroom expectations, school events, and administrative information. Through its commitment to instruction and community engagement, the school strives to create a structured and encouraging atmosphere where children can thrive during their formative years.

367

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben D Quinn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	42
Black	88
Asian	32
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	1

White
166 (45.2 %)
Black
88 (24.0 %)
Hispanic
42 (11.4 %)
Two or More
38 (10.4 %)
Asian
32 (8.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Craven County Schools
Phone:	(252)514-6420
Website:	http://www.cravenk12.org/bdq
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 55