- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conover, NC
Conover Special Education
Federal NCES profile for Conover Special Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370336001398
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conover Special Education earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Conover · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Conover Special Education has class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conover Special Education ranks #4 of 4 schools in Conover, NC.
School address
District: Newton Conover City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370336001398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Conover Special Education grew from 86 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+23.3%).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 370336001398 · Conover, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 9.7:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton-Conover High (724 students)
Conover Special Education grew from 86 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+23.3%). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Conover Special Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton-Conover
Newton-Conover High
724 students
- Newton-Conover
Newton-Conover Middle
559 students
- Shuford Elemen
Shuford Elementary
402 students
- North Newton E
North Newton Elementary
388 students
- South Newton E
South Newton Elementary
328 students
- This school 107
Conover Special Education
107 students
What this shows Conover Special Education reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conover Special Education compares
Conover Special Education is a growing 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 11% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 5% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$12,359
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 10.3%
Asian 6.5%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Conover Special Education is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Newton Conover City Schools reports $12,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Conover Special Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Conover High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton-Conover Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shuford Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Newton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Newton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conover Special Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Conover
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Conover Special Education
How many students attend Conover Special Education?
Conover Special Education has 107 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Conover, NC. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conover Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Conover Special Education is 9.7:1, which is 39% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 38% 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 Conover Special Education?
73.3% of students at Conover Special Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conover Special Education?
The largest demographic group at Conover Special Education is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Conover, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conover Special Education?
Conover Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Conover Special Education rank among schools in Conover?
By Resource Investment Index, Conover Special Education ranks #4 of 4 schools in Conover, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conover on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton Conover City Schools?
Besides Conover Special Education, Newton Conover City Schools also operates Newton-Conover High (724 students), Newton-Conover Middle (559 students), and Shuford Elementary (402 students). See the Newton Conover City Schools district page for the complete list.