- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, NC
Catawba Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Catawba Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370268002163
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Catawba Springs Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Catawba Springs Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Catawba Springs Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Denver, NC.
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370268002163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Catawba Springs Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370268002163 · Denver, NC Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 17:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lincoln High (1,126 students)
Catawba Springs Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Catawba Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln High
1,126 students
- East Lincoln H
East Lincoln High
1,047 students
- Lincolnton Hig
Lincolnton High
797 students
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln Middle
774 students
- East Lincoln M
East Lincoln Middle
738 students
- This school
Catawba Springs Elementary
543 students
What this shows Catawba Springs Elementary reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Catawba Springs Elementary compares
Catawba Springs 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 58% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,722
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 7.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Catawba Springs Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Schools reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Catawba Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincolnton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Catawba Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Denver
3 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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Catawba Springs Elementary
How many students attend Catawba Springs Elementary?
Catawba Springs Elementary has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, NC. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catawba Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Catawba Springs Elementary is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Catawba Springs Elementary?
27.6% of students at Catawba Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Catawba Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Catawba Springs Elementary is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Denver, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Catawba Springs Elementary?
Catawba Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Catawba Springs Elementary rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Catawba Springs Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Denver, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Besides Catawba Springs Elementary, Lincoln County Schools also operates North Lincoln High (1,126 students), East Lincoln High (1,047 students), and Lincolnton High (797 students). See the Lincoln County Schools district page for the complete list.