Enrollment
851
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clayton, NC
Cleveland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370237001014
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleveland Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Clayton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleveland Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Clayton, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237001014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cleveland Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cleveland Elementary
Cleveland Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Clayton, North Carolina, enrolling 851 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.8% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the North Carolina average.
Enrollment of 851 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #131.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 851 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Clayton's public schools, it stands alongside American Leadership Academy - Johnston (2,082 students): Cleveland Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students) and Clayton High (1,929 students) alongside Cleveland Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cleveland Elementary compares
Cleveland Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 59% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 851 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
851
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 851 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Cleveland Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnston County Public Schools, which includes Cleveland Elementary.
$10,788
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 62.2%
Federal 17.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cleveland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleveland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Clayton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
American Leadership Academy - Johnston
Standard public school
2,082 students
River Dell Elementary
Standard public school
981 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
West Clayton Elementary
Standard public school
742 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Riverwood Elementary
Standard public school
728 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Powhatan Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
East Clayton Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~851 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Cleveland Elementary's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Elementary
How many students attend Cleveland Elementary?
Cleveland Elementary has 851 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clayton, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cleveland Elementary?
26.8% of students at Cleveland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleveland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cleveland Elementary is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Clayton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland Elementary?
Cleveland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cleveland Elementary rank among schools in Clayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Clayton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clayton on the city page.
Is Cleveland Elementary a good school?
Cleveland Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Cleveland Elementary, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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