- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hope Mills, NC
C Wayne Collier Elementary
Federal NCES profile for C Wayne Collier Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370001102121
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C Wayne Collier Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Hope Mills · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
C Wayne Collier Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C Wayne Collier Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Hope Mills, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001102121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
C Wayne Collier Elementary held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 370001102121 · Hope Mills, NC Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 19:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
C Wayne Collier Elementary held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
C Wayne Collier Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school 532
C Wayne Collier Elementary
532 students
What this shows C Wayne Collier Elementary reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How C Wayne Collier Elementary compares
C Wayne Collier 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$12,118
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 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.8%
White 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 12.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, C Wayne Collier Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C Wayne Collier Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C Wayne Collier Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Hope Mills
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gallberry Farm Elementary
Standard public school
883 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Rockfish Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Ed V Baldwin Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Gray's Creek Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about C Wayne Collier Elementary
How many students attend C Wayne Collier Elementary?
C Wayne Collier Elementary has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hope Mills, NC. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C Wayne Collier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at C Wayne Collier Elementary is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C Wayne Collier Elementary?
99.4% of students at C Wayne Collier Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C Wayne Collier Elementary?
The largest demographic group at C Wayne Collier Elementary is African American at 39.8% of enrollment, in Hope Mills, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C Wayne Collier Elementary?
C Wayne Collier Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 C Wayne Collier Elementary rank among schools in Hope Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, C Wayne Collier Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Hope Mills, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hope Mills on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides C Wayne Collier Elementary, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.