- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelby, NC
Cleveland Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370090003537
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleveland Innovation earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleveland Innovation has class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Innovation ranks #1 of 12 schools in Shelby, NC.
School address
District: Cleveland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370090003537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Cleveland Innovation shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 370090003537 · Shelby, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 12.5:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Kings Mountain High (1,305 students)
Cleveland Innovation shrank from 182 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cleveland Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain High
1,305 students
- Crest High
Crest High
1,098 students
- Burns High
Burns High
928 students
- Crest Middle
Crest Middle
810 students
- Shelby High
Shelby High
792 students
- This school 187
Cleveland Innovation
187 students
What this shows Cleveland Innovation reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleveland Innovation compares
Cleveland Innovation 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,540
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 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Cleveland Innovation is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland County Schools reports $12,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cleveland Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crest Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelby High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleveland Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Shelby
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,178 students 31:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Springmore Elementary
Standard public school
618 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Boiling Springs Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Township Three Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland Innovation
How many students attend Cleveland Innovation?
Cleveland Innovation has 187 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelby, NC. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland Innovation is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Cleveland Innovation?
51.1% of students at Cleveland Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleveland Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Cleveland Innovation is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Shelby, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland Innovation?
Cleveland Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Cleveland Innovation rank among schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland Innovation ranks #1 of 12 schools in Shelby, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelby on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland County Schools?
Besides Cleveland Innovation, Cleveland County Schools also operates Kings Mountain High (1,305 students), Crest High (1,098 students), and Burns High (928 students). See the Cleveland County Schools district page for the complete list.