- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · China Grove, NC
Bostian Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bostian Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370405001610
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bostian Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in China Grove · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bostian Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bostian Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in China Grove, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405001610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Bostian Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370405001610 · China Grove, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 14.9:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High (1,063 students)
Bostian Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bostian Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High
Carson High
1,063 students
- West Rowan Hig
West Rowan High
988 students
- East Rowan Hig
East Rowan High
986 students
- South Rowan Hi
South Rowan High
932 students
- Salisbury High
Salisbury High
930 students
- This school 342
Bostian Elementary
342 students
What this shows Bostian Elementary reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bostian Elementary compares
Bostian 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 35% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$12,141
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 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 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Bostian Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan-Salisbury Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bostian Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rowan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rowan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salisbury High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bostian Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in China Grove
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bostian Elementary
How many students attend Bostian Elementary?
Bostian Elementary has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in China Grove, NC. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bostian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bostian Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 Bostian Elementary?
42.6% of students at Bostian Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bostian Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bostian Elementary is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in China Grove, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bostian Elementary?
Bostian Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bostian Elementary rank among public schools in China Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Bostian Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in China Grove, 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 China Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides Bostian Elementary, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and East Rowan High (986 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.