Enrollment
376
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, NC
Aycock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Aycock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370465001812
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aycock Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 13
- schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Aycock Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aycock Elementary ranks #6 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC.
School address
District: Vance County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370465001812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aycock Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aycock Elementary
Aycock Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Henderson, North Carolina, enrolling 376 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 376 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 477 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #237.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Henderson's public schools, it stands alongside Henderson Collegiate (1,334 students): Aycock Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 16.7:1).
Vance County Schools also operates Vance County High School (1,064 students) and Vance County Middle School (755 students) alongside Aycock Elementary.
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 Aycock Elementary compares
Aycock Elementary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.2%
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$12,944
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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
African American 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
White 24.2%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Aycock Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vance County Schools, which includes Aycock Elementary.
$12,944
Per student
+8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.4%
State 61.3%
Federal 23.3%
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.
How Aycock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vance County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dabney Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E M Rollins Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aycock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Henderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Henderson Collegiate
Standard public school
1,334 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Vance Charter School
Standard public school
956 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dabney Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 16:1 students per teacher
Clarke Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
E M Rollins Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Pinkston Street Elementary
Standard public school
262 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aycock Elementary
How many students attend Aycock Elementary?
Aycock Elementary has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aycock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aycock Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Aycock Elementary?
99.2% of students at Aycock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aycock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Aycock Elementary is African American at 35.6% of enrollment, in Henderson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aycock Elementary?
Aycock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Aycock Elementary rank among schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Aycock Elementary ranks #6 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Henderson on the city page.
Is Aycock Elementary a good school?
Aycock Elementary earns 38/100 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 Vance County Schools?
Besides Aycock Elementary, Vance County Schools also operates Vance County High School (1,064 students), Vance County Middle School (755 students), and Dabney Elementary (385 students). See the Vance County Schools district page for the complete list.
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