- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Andrews, NC
Andrews Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Andrews Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370078000317
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrews Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Andrews · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrews Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrews Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Andrews, NC.
School address
District: Cherokee County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370078000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Andrews Elementary held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370078000317 · Andrews, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 13.2:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Murphy Elementary (467 students)
Andrews Elementary held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Andrews Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murphy Element
Murphy Elementary
467 students
- Murphy High
Murphy High
424 students
- Murphy Middle
Murphy Middle
353 students
- This school
Andrews Elementary
330 students
- Ranger Element
Ranger Elementary/Middle
264 students
- Andrews High
Andrews High
229 students
What this shows Andrews Elementary reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrews Elementary compares
Andrews 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$14,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Andrews Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Cherokee County Schools reports $14,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andrews Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Murphy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murphy Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranger Elementary/Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrews Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andrews Elementary
How many students attend Andrews Elementary?
Andrews Elementary has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in Andrews, NC. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrews Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrews Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Andrews Elementary?
99.1% of students at Andrews Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrews Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Andrews Elementary is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Andrews, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrews Elementary?
Andrews Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andrews Elementary rank among public schools in Andrews?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrews Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Andrews, 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 Cherokee County Schools?
Besides Andrews Elementary, Cherokee County Schools also operates Murphy Elementary (467 students), Murphy High (424 students), and Murphy Middle (353 students). See the Cherokee County Schools district page for the complete list.