- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cliffside, NC
Cliffside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cliffside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370408001637
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cliffside Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 188
- students enrolled
Cliffside Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rutherford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370408001637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Cliffside Elementary School shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 370408001637 · Cliffside, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 11.1:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: R-S Central High School (763 students)
Cliffside Elementary School shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cliffside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R-S Central Hi
R-S Central High School
763 students
- East Rutherfor
East Rutherford High School
623 students
- Chase High Sch
Chase High School
596 students
- Ellenboro Elem
Ellenboro Elementary School
567 students
- R-S Middle Sch
R-S Middle School
561 students
- This school 188
Cliffside Elementary School
188 students
What this shows Cliffside Elementary School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cliffside Elementary School compares
Cliffside Elementary School 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.8%
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
$14,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Cliffside Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County Schools reports $14,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cliffside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-S Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rutherford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chase High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ellenboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R-S Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cliffside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cliffside Elementary School
How many students attend Cliffside Elementary School?
Cliffside Elementary School has 188 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cliffside, NC. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cliffside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cliffside Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 30% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% 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 Cliffside Elementary School?
98.6% of students at Cliffside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cliffside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cliffside Elementary School is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Cliffside, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cliffside Elementary School?
Cliffside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Rutherford County Schools?
Besides Cliffside Elementary School, Rutherford County Schools also operates R-S Central High School (763 students), East Rutherford High School (623 students), and Chase High School (596 students). See the Rutherford County Schools district page for the complete list.