- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hickory, NC
Clyde Campbell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clyde Campbell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370069000281
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clyde Campbell Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Hickory · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clyde Campbell Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clyde Campbell Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Hickory, NC.
School address
District: Catawba County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370069000281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Clyde Campbell Elementary held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.6 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 370069000281 · Hickory, NC Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 14.4:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Stephens High (1,268 students)
Clyde Campbell Elementary held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.6 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clyde Campbell 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 505
Clyde Campbell Elementary
505 students
What this shows Clyde Campbell Elementary reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clyde Campbell Elementary compares
Clyde Campbell 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 24% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 4.4%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Clyde Campbell Elementary is more 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 Clyde Campbell 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 Clyde Campbell 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
Similar other schools in Hickory
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Snow Creek Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Viewmont Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Ray Childers Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Webb a Murray Elementary
Standard public school
380 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Oakwood Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 16:1 students per teacher
Southwest Primary
Standard public school
292 students 11.7:1 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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clyde Campbell Elementary
How many students attend Clyde Campbell Elementary?
Clyde Campbell Elementary has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hickory, NC. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clyde Campbell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clyde Campbell Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Clyde Campbell Elementary?
49.9% of students at Clyde Campbell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clyde Campbell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clyde Campbell Elementary is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Hickory, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clyde Campbell Elementary?
Clyde Campbell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Clyde Campbell Elementary rank among schools in Hickory?
By Resource Investment Index, Clyde Campbell Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Hickory, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hickory on the city page.
What other schools are in Catawba County Schools?
Besides Clyde Campbell 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.