- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · China Grove, NC
China Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for China Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370405001612
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
China Grove Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in China Grove · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
China Grove Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, China Grove Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in China Grove, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405001612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
China Grove Elementary held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 370405001612 · China Grove, NC Other · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 17.9:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High (1,063 students)
China Grove Elementary held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
China Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High
Carson High
1,063 students
- West Rowan Hig
West Rowan High
988 students
- East Rowan Hig
East Rowan High
986 students
- South Rowan Hi
South Rowan High
932 students
- Salisbury High
Salisbury High
930 students
- This school
China Grove Elementary
592 students
What this shows China Grove Elementary reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How China Grove Elementary compares
China Grove 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 4% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$12,141
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 592 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, China Grove Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan-Salisbury Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How China Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salisbury High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to China Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about China Grove Elementary
How many students attend China Grove Elementary?
China Grove Elementary has 592 students enrolled. It is a public school in China Grove, NC. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at China Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at China Grove Elementary is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at China Grove Elementary?
68.4% of students at China Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of China Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at China Grove Elementary is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in China Grove, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for China Grove Elementary?
China Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 China Grove Elementary rank among public schools in China Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, China Grove Elementary ranks #5 of 6 public schools in China Grove, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in China Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides China Grove Elementary, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and East Rowan High (986 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.