- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Matthews, NC
Antioch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Antioch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370462002740
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Antioch Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Matthews · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Antioch Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Antioch Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Matthews, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462002740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Antioch Elementary held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 370462002740 · Matthews, NC Other · MID · TRAD
816 enr · 16:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Antioch Elementary held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Antioch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school
Antioch Elementary
816 students
What this shows Antioch Elementary reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Antioch Elementary compares
Antioch 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 88% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,340
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 816 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Asian 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Antioch Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Antioch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Antioch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Matthews
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Antioch Elementary
How many students attend Antioch Elementary?
Antioch Elementary has 816 students enrolled. It is a public school in Matthews, NC. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Antioch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Antioch 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 Antioch Elementary?
7.7% of students at Antioch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Antioch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Antioch Elementary is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Matthews, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Antioch Elementary?
Antioch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Antioch Elementary rank among schools in Matthews?
By Resource Investment Index, Antioch Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Matthews, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Matthews on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Antioch Elementary, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.