- Enrollment
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lillington, NC
Boone Trail Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Boone Trail Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370201000877
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boone Trail Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Lillington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Boone Trail Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boone Trail Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Lillington, NC.
School address
District: Harnett County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370201000877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Boone Trail Elementary grew from 507 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 370201000877 · Lillington, NC Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 14.7:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Overhills High (1,981 students)
Boone Trail Elementary grew from 507 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Boone Trail Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Overhills High
Overhills High
1,981 students
- Harnett Centra
Harnett Central High
1,522 students
- Western Harnet
Western Harnett High
1,324 students
- Triton High
Triton High
1,274 students
- Benhaven Eleme
Benhaven Elementary
1,065 students
- This school 545
Boone Trail Elementary
545 students
What this shows Boone Trail Elementary reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boone Trail Elementary compares
Boone Trail Elementary is a growing 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 4% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$10,877
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Boone Trail Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harnett County Schools reports $10,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boone Trail Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harnett Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Harnett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Triton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benhaven Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boone Trail Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,522
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Lillington
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boone Trail Elementary
How many students attend Boone Trail Elementary?
Boone Trail Elementary has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lillington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boone Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Boone Trail Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Boone Trail Elementary?
68.8% of students at Boone Trail Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boone Trail Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Boone Trail Elementary is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Lillington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boone Trail Elementary?
Boone Trail Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Boone Trail Elementary rank among schools in Lillington?
By Resource Investment Index, Boone Trail Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Lillington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lillington on the city page.
What other schools are in Harnett County Schools?
Besides Boone Trail Elementary, Harnett County Schools also operates Overhills High (1,981 students), Harnett Central High (1,522 students), and Western Harnett High (1,324 students). See the Harnett County Schools district page for the complete list.