- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gates, NC
Buckland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Buckland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370168000718
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckland Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 220
- students enrolled
Buckland Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gates County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370168000718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Buckland Elementary held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370168000718 · Gates, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 11.6:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Gates County Senior High (432 students)
Buckland Elementary held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Buckland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gates County S
Gates County Senior High
432 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
336 students
- Gatesville Ele
Gatesville Elementary
252 students
- This school
Buckland Elementary
220 students
- T S Cooper Ele 170
T S Cooper Elementary
170 students
What this shows Buckland Elementary reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckland Elementary compares
Buckland 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 21% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,749
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Buckland Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gates County Schools reports $15,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buckland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates County Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gatesville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| T S Cooper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckland Elementary
How many students attend Buckland Elementary?
Buckland Elementary has 220 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gates, NC. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckland Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 26% 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 Buckland Elementary?
51.9% of students at Buckland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Buckland Elementary is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Gates, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckland Elementary?
Buckland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Gates County Schools?
Besides Buckland Elementary, Gates County Schools also operates Gates County Senior High (432 students), Central Middle School (336 students), and Gatesville Elementary (252 students). See the Gates County Schools district page for the complete list.