Enrollment
623
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elon, NC
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370003000002
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Elon · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elon, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Elon, North Carolina, enrolling 623 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 623 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 493 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #467, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 623 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Elon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Elon Elementary (689 students): Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15:1).
Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students) and Southern Alamance High (1,148 students) alongside Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary compares
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 24% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$12,211
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 623 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 7.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alamance-Burlington Schools, which includes Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary.
$12,211
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 58.2%
Federal 23.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Elon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~623 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary
How many students attend Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary?
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary has 623 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elon, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary?
50.3% of students at Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Elon, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary?
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary rank among public schools in Elon?
By Resource Investment Index, Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Elon, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elon on the city page.
Is Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary a good school?
Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary, Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students), Southern Alamance High (1,148 students), and Western Alamance High (1,138 students). See the Alamance-Burlington Schools district page for the complete list.
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