- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, NC
Charles England Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charles England Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370264001098
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles England Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles England Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles England Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Lexington City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370264001098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Charles England Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370264001098 · Lexington, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 14.7:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington Senior High School (889 students)
Charles England Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Charles England Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington Seni
Lexington Senior High School
889 students
- Lexington Midd
Lexington Middle School
595 students
- Pickett Elemen
Pickett Elementary School
385 students
- This school
Charles England Elementary School
381 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
369 students
- South Lexingto 308
South Lexington School
308 students
What this shows Charles England Elementary School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles England Elementary School compares
Charles England Elementary School 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$13,684
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 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
White 13.9%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Charles England Elementary School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington City Schools reports $13,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles England Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pickett Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Global Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lexington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles England Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Lexington
3 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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles England Elementary School
How many students attend Charles England Elementary School?
Charles England Elementary School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles England Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles England Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Charles England Elementary School?
99.1% of students at Charles England Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles England Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charles England Elementary School is African American at 39.9% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles England Elementary School?
Charles England Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Charles England Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles England Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lexington, 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 Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington City Schools?
Besides Charles England Elementary School, Lexington City Schools also operates Lexington Senior High School (889 students), Lexington Middle School (595 students), and Pickett Elementary School (385 students). See the Lexington City Schools district page for the complete list.