Enrollment
327
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oxford, NC
C. G. Credle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for C. G. Credle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370180000738
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C. G. Credle Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Oxford · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
C. G. Credle Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C. G. Credle Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Oxford, NC.
School address
District: Granville County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370180000738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C. G. Credle Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at C. G. Credle Elementary
C. G. Credle Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oxford, North Carolina, enrolling 327 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 327 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and White (17%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 327 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Oxford's public schools, it stands alongside Oxford Preparatory (869 students): C. G. Credle Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 15.5:1).
Granville County Schools also operates South Granville High (706 students) and Granville Central High (531 students) alongside C. G. Credle 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 C. G. Credle Elementary compares
C. G. Credle 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 25% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 74% | - | - |
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.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.9:1
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
43.1%
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
$12,049
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.4 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 60.6%
White 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, C. G. Credle Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granville County Schools, which includes C. G. Credle Elementary.
$12,049
Per student
+0%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 60.1%
Federal 17.5%
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 C. G. Credle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Granville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granville Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Oxford Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Energy Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. F. Webb High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C. G. Credle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Oxford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oxford Preparatory
Standard public school
869 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
West Oxford Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Granville Academy
Standard public school
207 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Academy
Alternative education program
17 students 8.5:1 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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about C. G. Credle Elementary
How many students attend C. G. Credle Elementary?
C. G. Credle Elementary has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oxford, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. G. Credle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at C. G. Credle 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 C. G. Credle Elementary?
82.5% of students at C. G. Credle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C. G. Credle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at C. G. Credle Elementary is African American at 60.6% of enrollment, in Oxford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C. G. Credle Elementary?
C. G. Credle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C. G. Credle Elementary rank among schools in Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, C. G. Credle Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Oxford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oxford on the city page.
Is C. G. Credle Elementary a good school?
C. G. Credle Elementary earns 37/100 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 Granville County Schools?
Besides C. G. Credle Elementary, Granville County Schools also operates South Granville High (706 students), Granville Central High (531 students), and West Oxford Elementary (520 students). See the Granville County Schools district page for the complete list.
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