Enrollment
823
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Statesville, NC
American Renaissance School
Federal NCES profile for American Renaissance School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370008602465Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Renaissance School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 22
- public schools in Statesville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
American Renaissance School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Renaissance School ranks #6 of 22 public schools in Statesville, NC.
School address
District: American Renaissance School · North Carolina
NCES ID 370008602465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American Renaissance School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at American Renaissance School
American Renaissance School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Statesville, North Carolina, enrolling 823 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 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 42.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 823 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 823 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding American Renaissance School spends $9,585 per pupil, 20% below the North Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Statesville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Success Institute Charter (90 students): American Renaissance School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 22.5:1).
American Renaissance School is a single-school charter district, so American Renaissance School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 American Renaissance School compares
American Renaissance School 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 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 36% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 823 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 51.8%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, American Renaissance School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Renaissance School, which includes American Renaissance School.
$9,585
Per student
-20%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 67.5%
Federal 8.2%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Statesville
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 (~823 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about American Renaissance School
How many students attend American Renaissance School?
American Renaissance School has 823 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Statesville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Renaissance School?
The student-teacher ratio at American Renaissance School is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Renaissance School?
42.3% of students at American Renaissance School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Renaissance School?
The largest demographic group at American Renaissance School is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Statesville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Renaissance School?
American Renaissance School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 American Renaissance School rank among public schools in Statesville?
By Resource Investment Index, American Renaissance School ranks #6 of 22 public schools in Statesville, 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 Statesville on the city page.
Is American Renaissance School a good school?
American Renaissance School earns 45/100 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 American Renaissance School?
None; American Renaissance School is a single-school charter district, and American Renaissance School is its only campus.
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