- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, NC
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370342002895
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 283
- students enrolled
Central Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Northampton County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370342002895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Central Elementary grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 370342002895 · Jackson, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 11.8:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaston Stem Leadership Academy (284 students)
Central Elementary grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gaston Stem Le
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
284 students
- This school
Central Elementary
283 students
- Northampton Co
Northampton County High School
265 students
- Conway Middle
Conway Middle
259 students
- Northampton Ea
Northampton Early College
148 students
- Northampton Vi 12
Northampton Virtual Academy
12 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$20,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.7%
White 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: African American at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Central Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northampton County Schools reports $20,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Stem Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northampton County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conway Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northampton Early College | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northampton Virtual Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 25% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 25% 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 Central Elementary?
98.9% of students at Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary is African American at 71.7% of enrollment, in Jackson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Northampton County Schools?
Besides Central Elementary, Northampton County Schools also operates Gaston Stem Leadership Academy (284 students), Northampton County High School (265 students), and Conway Middle (259 students). See the Northampton County Schools district page for the complete list.