- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwood, NC
Aquadale Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Aquadale Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370432001707
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aquadale Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Norwood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Aquadale Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aquadale Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Norwood, NC.
School address
District: Stanly County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370432001707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Aquadale Elementary held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370432001707 · Norwood, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 13.5:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stanly High (800 students)
Aquadale Elementary held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Aquadale Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stanly Hi
West Stanly High
800 students
- West Stanly Mi
West Stanly Middle School
662 students
- North Stanly H
North Stanly High
568 students
- Locust Element
Locust Elementary
563 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
525 students
- This school
Aquadale Elementary
379 students
What this shows Aquadale Elementary reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aquadale Elementary compares
Aquadale 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$10,914
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Aquadale Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanly County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aquadale Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Stanly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aquadale Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Norwood
1 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aquadale Elementary
How many students attend Aquadale Elementary?
Aquadale Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwood, NC. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aquadale Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aquadale Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% 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 Aquadale Elementary?
99.1% of students at Aquadale Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aquadale Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Aquadale Elementary is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Norwood, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aquadale Elementary?
Aquadale Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Aquadale Elementary rank among public schools in Norwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Aquadale Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Norwood, 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 Norwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanly County Schools?
Besides Aquadale Elementary, Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students), West Stanly Middle School (662 students), and North Stanly High (568 students). See the Stanly County Schools district page for the complete list.