- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albemarle, NC
Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370432000024
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Albemarle · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- 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 #3 of 3 elementary schools in Albemarle, NC.
School address
District: Stanly County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370432000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Central Elementary held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370432000024 · Albemarle, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 15.4:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stanly High (800 students)
Central Elementary held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.1 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
- West Stanly Hi
West Stanly High
800 students
- West Stanly Mi
West Stanly Middle School
662 students
- North Stanly H
North Stanly High
568 students
- Locust Element
Locust Elementary
563 students
- This school
Central Elementary
525 students
- Stanfield Elem
Stanfield Elementary
483 students
What this shows Central Elementary reports 525 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$10,914
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 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.1%
African American 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 14.3%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Central Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanly County Schools reports $10,914 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Stanly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Stanly High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar 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
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Albemarle
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary
How many students attend Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has 525 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albemarle, NC. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 African American at 33.1% of enrollment, in Albemarle, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary?
Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 elementary schools in Albemarle?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Albemarle, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Albemarle on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanly County Schools?
Besides Central Elementary, Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students), West Stanly Middle School (662 students), and North Stanly High (568 students). See the Stanly County Schools district page for the complete list.