- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aulander, NC
Aulander Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Aulander Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370036000104
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aulander Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 132
- students enrolled
Aulander Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bertie County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370036000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Aulander Elementary shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (-15.9%).
Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 370036000104 · Aulander, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 16.5:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Bertie High (449 students)
Aulander Elementary shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 111 in 2023-24 (-15.9%). Teacher FTE added 8.3 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Aulander Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bertie High
Bertie High
449 students
- Bertie Middle
Bertie Middle
354 students
- Windsor Elemen
Windsor Elementary
336 students
- West Bertie El
West Bertie Elementary
277 students
- Colerain Eleme
Colerain Elementary
193 students
- This school 132
Aulander Elementary
132 students
What this shows Aulander Elementary reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aulander Elementary compares
Aulander Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$16,650
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Bertie County Schools reports $16,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aulander Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bertie Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Bertie Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colerain Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aulander Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aulander Elementary
How many students attend Aulander Elementary?
Aulander Elementary has 132 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aulander, NC. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 111 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aulander Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aulander Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aulander Elementary?
97.7% of students at Aulander Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aulander Elementary?
Aulander Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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).
What other schools are in Bertie County Schools?
Besides Aulander Elementary, Bertie County Schools also operates Bertie High (449 students), Bertie Middle (354 students), and Windsor Elementary (336 students). See the Bertie County Schools district page for the complete list.