- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eden, NC
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370399001066
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Eden · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Eden, NC.
School address
District: Rockingham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370399001066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Central Elementary held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370399001066 · Eden, NC Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 14.9:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockingham County High (878 students)
Central Elementary held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 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
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County High
878 students
- John M Morehea
John M Morehead High
771 students
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County Middle
750 students
- Reidsville Hig
Reidsville High
696 students
- Dalton Mcmicha
Dalton Mcmichael High
681 students
- This school
Central Elementary
521 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary compares
Central 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$12,373
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 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
African American 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Central Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Schools reports $12,373 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John M Morehead High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockingham County Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reidsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dalton Mcmichael High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Eden
2 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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eden, NC. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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?
99.5% 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 White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Eden, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Central Elementary rank among schools in Eden?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Eden, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eden on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Schools?
Besides Central Elementary, Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students), John M Morehead High (771 students), and Rockingham County Middle (750 students). See the Rockingham County Schools district page for the complete list.