- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chadbourn, NC
Chadbourn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chadbourn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370096000362
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chadbourn Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 233
- students enrolled
Chadbourn Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Columbus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370096000362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Chadbourn Elementary held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370096000362 · Chadbourn, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 12.9:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West Columbus School (814 students)
Chadbourn Elementary held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chadbourn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Columbus
West Columbus School
814 students
- South Columbus
South Columbus High
669 students
- Williams Towns
Williams Township
659 students
- East Columbus
East Columbus Junior-Senior High
576 students
- West Columbus
West Columbus High
459 students
- This school 233
Chadbourn Elementary
233 students
What this shows Chadbourn Elementary reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chadbourn Elementary compares
Chadbourn 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$14,006
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.5%
White 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Chadbourn Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus County Schools reports $14,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chadbourn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbus School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Columbus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williams Township | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Columbus Junior-Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Columbus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chadbourn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chadbourn Elementary
How many students attend Chadbourn Elementary?
Chadbourn Elementary has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chadbourn, NC. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chadbourn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chadbourn Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Chadbourn Elementary?
98.5% of students at Chadbourn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chadbourn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chadbourn Elementary is African American at 54.5% of enrollment, in Chadbourn, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chadbourn Elementary?
Chadbourn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Columbus County Schools?
Besides Chadbourn Elementary, Columbus County Schools also operates West Columbus School (814 students), South Columbus High (669 students), and Williams Township (659 students). See the Columbus County Schools district page for the complete list.