- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, NC
Carver Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carver Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370465001813
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Elementary ranks #8 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC.
School address
District: Vance County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370465001813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Carver Elementary grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (+14.6%).
Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 370465001813 · Henderson, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 19.1:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Vance County High School (1,064 students)
Carver Elementary grew from 130 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (+14.6%). Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Carver Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vance County H
Vance County High School
1,064 students
- Vance County M
Vance County Middle School
755 students
- Dabney Element 385
Dabney Elementary
385 students
- Aycock Element 376
Aycock Elementary
376 students
- Clarke Element 364
Clarke Elementary
364 students
- This school 134
Carver Elementary
134 students
What this shows Carver Elementary reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Elementary compares
Carver Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$14,592
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
White 7.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Carver Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vance County Schools reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vance County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dabney Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aycock Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarke Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Henderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Henderson Collegiate
Standard public school
1,334 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Vance Charter School
Standard public school
956 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dabney Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 16:1 students per teacher
Aycock Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Clarke Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
E M Rollins Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 13.4:1 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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Elementary
How many students attend Carver Elementary?
Carver Elementary has 134 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 21% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carver Elementary?
97.7% of students at Carver Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carver Elementary is African American at 70.9% of enrollment, in Henderson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Elementary?
Carver Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Carver Elementary rank among schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Elementary ranks #8 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Vance County Schools?
Besides Carver Elementary, Vance County Schools also operates Vance County High School (1,064 students), Vance County Middle School (755 students), and Dabney Elementary (385 students). See the Vance County Schools district page for the complete list.