- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nashville, NC
Cedar Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370327001344
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Grove Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Grove Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Nashville, NC.
School address
District: Nash County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370327001344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
155 on latest CCD 370327001344 · Nashville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
155 enr · 15.5:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Nash High (1,048 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Nashville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cedar Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash High
1,048 students
- Northern Nash
Northern Nash High
1,035 students
- Rocky Mount Hi
Rocky Mount High
1,023 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
840 students
- Southern Nash
Southern Nash Middle
795 students
- This school 155
Cedar Grove Elementary
155 students
What this shows Cedar Grove Elementary reports 155 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Grove Elementary compares
Cedar Grove Elementary vs North Carolina and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 | 81.3% | ▲ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 92% | - | - |
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.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
48.4%
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
$12,350
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 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nash County Public Schools reports $12,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Nash High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mount High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Nash Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Nashville
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 (~155 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Grove Elementary
How many students attend Cedar Grove Elementary?
Cedar Grove Elementary has 155 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nashville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Elementary 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 Cedar Grove Elementary?
81.3% of students at Cedar Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Grove Elementary?
Cedar Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Cedar Grove Elementary rank among public schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Nashville, 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 Nash County Public Schools?
Besides Cedar Grove Elementary, Nash County Public Schools also operates Southern Nash High (1,048 students), Northern Nash High (1,035 students), and Rocky Mount High (1,023 students). See the Nash County Public Schools district page for the complete list.