- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clyde, NC
Clyde Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Clyde Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370204000899
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clyde Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clyde · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Clyde Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clyde Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clyde, NC.
School address
District: Haywood County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370204000899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Clyde Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370204000899 · Clyde, NC Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 12.8:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscola High (873 students)
Clyde Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Clyde Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscola High
Tuscola High
873 students
- Pisgah High
Pisgah High
859 students
- Waynesville Mi
Waynesville Middle
727 students
- Bethel Element
Bethel Elementary
537 students
- This school
Clyde Elementary
523 students
- Hazelwood Elem
Hazelwood Elementary
490 students
What this shows Clyde Elementary reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clyde Elementary compares
Clyde 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$12,458
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 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Clyde Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haywood County Schools reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clyde Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clyde Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clyde Elementary
How many students attend Clyde Elementary?
Clyde Elementary has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clyde, NC. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clyde Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clyde Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Elementary?
99.4% of students at Clyde Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clyde Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Clyde Elementary is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Clyde, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clyde Elementary?
Clyde Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Elementary rank among public schools in Clyde?
By Resource Investment Index, Clyde Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clyde, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Haywood County Schools?
Besides Clyde Elementary, Haywood County Schools also operates Tuscola High (873 students), Pisgah High (859 students), and Waynesville Middle (727 students). See the Haywood County Schools district page for the complete list.