- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aberdeen, NC
Aberdeen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Aberdeen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370309001315
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aberdeen Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Aberdeen Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aberdeen Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, NC.
School address
District: Moore County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370309001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Aberdeen Elementary held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370309001315 · Aberdeen, NC Other · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 15.3:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinecrest High (2,290 students)
Aberdeen Elementary held near 635 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Aberdeen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinecrest High
Pinecrest High
2,290 students
- Union Pines Hi
Union Pines High
1,462 students
- West Pine Midd 717
West Pine Middle
717 students
- Mcdeeds Creek 707
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
707 students
- This school 675
Aberdeen Elementary
675 students
- Southern Middl 620
Southern Middle
620 students
What this shows Aberdeen Elementary reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aberdeen Elementary compares
Aberdeen Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 6% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.2%
African American 29.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Aberdeen Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moore County Schools reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aberdeen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Pines High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Pine Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcdeeds Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aberdeen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Aberdeen Elementary
How many students attend Aberdeen Elementary?
Aberdeen Elementary has 675 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aberdeen, NC. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aberdeen Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aberdeen Elementary?
70.0% of students at Aberdeen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aberdeen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Aberdeen Elementary is White at 33.2% of enrollment, in Aberdeen, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aberdeen Elementary?
Aberdeen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aberdeen Elementary rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Aberdeen Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Moore County Schools?
Besides Aberdeen Elementary, Moore County Schools also operates Pinecrest High (2,290 students), Union Pines High (1,462 students), and West Pine Middle (717 students). See the Moore County Schools district page for the complete list.