- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, NC
Cartoogechaye Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cartoogechaye Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370276001134
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cartoogechaye Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cartoogechaye Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cartoogechaye Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Franklin, NC.
School address
District: Macon County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370276001134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Cartoogechaye Elementary held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 370276001134 · Franklin, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 13.1:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (996 students)
Cartoogechaye Elementary held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cartoogechaye Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
996 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Intermediate
614 students
- Macon Middle S
Macon Middle School
576 students
- South Macon El
South Macon Elementary
465 students
- Iotla Valley E
Iotla Valley Elementary
408 students
- This school 354
Cartoogechaye Elementary
354 students
What this shows Cartoogechaye Elementary reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cartoogechaye Elementary compares
Cartoogechaye 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 16% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,238
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Cartoogechaye Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Macon County Schools reports $13,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cartoogechaye Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Macon Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iotla Valley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cartoogechaye Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Macon Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Iotla Valley Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Union Academy
Alternative education program
102 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Macon Virtual Academy
Standard public school
44 students 44:1 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cartoogechaye Elementary
How many students attend Cartoogechaye Elementary?
Cartoogechaye Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, NC. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cartoogechaye Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cartoogechaye Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Cartoogechaye Elementary?
55.3% of students at Cartoogechaye Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cartoogechaye Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cartoogechaye Elementary is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Franklin, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cartoogechaye Elementary?
Cartoogechaye Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
How does Cartoogechaye Elementary rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Cartoogechaye Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Franklin, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Macon County Schools?
Besides Cartoogechaye Elementary, Macon County Schools also operates Franklin High (996 students), Mountain View Intermediate (614 students), and Macon Middle School (576 students). See the Macon County Schools district page for the complete list.