- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Catawba, NC
Catawba Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Catawba Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370069000278
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catawba Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Catawba · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Catawba Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catawba Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Catawba, NC.
School address
District: Catawba County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370069000278 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Catawba Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 370069000278 · Catawba, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 15.5:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Stephens High (1,268 students)
Catawba Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Catawba Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saint Stephens
Saint Stephens High
1,268 students
- Bandys High
Bandys High
935 students
- Fred T Foard H
Fred T Foard High
930 students
- Maiden High
Maiden High
852 students
- Bunker Hill Hi
Bunker Hill High
845 students
- This school 450
Catawba Elementary School
450 students
What this shows Catawba Elementary School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catawba Elementary School compares
Catawba Elementary School 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 0% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$11,487
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 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 7.3%
Asian 5.3%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Catawba Elementary School is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catawba County Schools reports $11,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Catawba Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Stephens High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bandys High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred T Foard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maiden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catawba Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Catawba
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Catawba Elementary School
How many students attend Catawba Elementary School?
Catawba Elementary School has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Catawba, NC. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catawba Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Catawba Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Catawba Elementary School?
66.1% of students at Catawba Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catawba Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Catawba Elementary School is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Catawba, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catawba Elementary School?
Catawba Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Catawba Elementary School rank among public schools in Catawba?
By Resource Investment Index, Catawba Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Catawba, 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 Catawba County Schools?
Besides Catawba Elementary School, Catawba County Schools also operates Saint Stephens High (1,268 students), Bandys High (935 students), and Fred T Foard High (930 students). See the Catawba County Schools district page for the complete list.