- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maiden, NC
Charles H Tuttle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charles H Tuttle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370069000279
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles H Tuttle Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Maiden · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles H Tuttle Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H Tuttle Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Maiden, NC.
School address
District: Catawba County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370069000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Charles H Tuttle Elementary shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 370069000279 · Maiden, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 12.7:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Stephens High (1,268 students)
Charles H Tuttle Elementary shrank from 412 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Charles H Tuttle Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saint Stephens
Saint Stephens High
1,268 students
- Bandys High
Bandys High
935 students
- Fred T Foard H
Fred T Foard High
930 students
- Maiden High
Maiden High
852 students
- Bunker Hill Hi
Bunker Hill High
845 students
- This school 368
Charles H Tuttle Elementary
368 students
What this shows Charles H Tuttle Elementary reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles H Tuttle Elementary compares
Charles H Tuttle Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 27% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$11,487
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 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
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Charles H Tuttle Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catawba County Schools reports $11,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles H Tuttle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Stephens High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bandys High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred T Foard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maiden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles H Tuttle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles H Tuttle Elementary
How many students attend Charles H Tuttle Elementary?
Charles H Tuttle Elementary has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maiden, NC. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles H Tuttle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles H Tuttle Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 19% 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 H Tuttle Elementary?
48.5% of students at Charles H Tuttle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles H Tuttle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charles H Tuttle Elementary is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Maiden, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles H Tuttle Elementary?
Charles H Tuttle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 H Tuttle Elementary rank among public schools in Maiden?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles H Tuttle Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Maiden, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Catawba County Schools?
Besides Charles H Tuttle Elementary, Catawba County Schools also operates Saint Stephens High (1,268 students), Bandys High (935 students), and Fred T Foard High (930 students). See the Catawba County Schools district page for the complete list.