- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castle Hayne, NC
Castle Hayne Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Castle Hayne Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370333003136
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castle Hayne Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Castle Hayne · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Castle Hayne Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Hayne Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Castle Hayne, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333003136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Castle Hayne Elementary grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 370333003136 · Castle Hayne, NC Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 16.6:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
Castle Hayne Elementary grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Castle Hayne Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- John T Hoggard
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- New Hanover Hi
New Hanover High
1,437 students
- Charles P Murr
Charles P Murray Middle
907 students
- This school 531
Castle Hayne Elementary
531 students
What this shows Castle Hayne Elementary reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castle Hayne Elementary compares
Castle Hayne 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$13,808
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
African American 19.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Castle Hayne Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Hanover County Schools reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castle Hayne Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ashley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castle Hayne Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castle Hayne Elementary
How many students attend Castle Hayne Elementary?
Castle Hayne Elementary has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castle Hayne, NC. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Hayne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Hayne Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castle Hayne Elementary?
98.0% of students at Castle Hayne Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castle Hayne Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Castle Hayne Elementary is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Castle Hayne, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castle Hayne Elementary?
Castle Hayne Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Castle Hayne Elementary rank among public schools in Castle Hayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Hayne Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Castle Hayne, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New Hanover County Schools?
Besides Castle Hayne Elementary, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.