Enrollment
408
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mocksville, NC
Cornatzer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cornatzer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370117002516
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cornatzer Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Mocksville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornatzer Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornatzer Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Mocksville, NC.
School address
District: Davie County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370117002516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cornatzer Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cornatzer Elementary
Cornatzer Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mocksville, North Carolina, enrolling 408 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 387 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #251.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mocksville's public schools, it stands alongside Mocksville Elementary (543 students): Cornatzer Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 14.3:1).
Davie County Schools also operates Davie County High (1,819 students) and Mocksville Elementary (543 students) alongside Cornatzer Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cornatzer Elementary compares
Cornatzer Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 25% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$11,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Cornatzer Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davie County Schools, which includes Cornatzer Elementary.
$11,624
Per student
-3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 59.6%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cornatzer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davie County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mocksville Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Davie Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinebrook Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornatzer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Mocksville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mocksville Elementary
Standard public school
543 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Pinebrook Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
William R Davie Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Central Davie Academy
Alternative education program
19 students 3.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cornatzer Elementary
How many students attend Cornatzer Elementary?
Cornatzer Elementary has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mocksville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornatzer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornatzer Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Cornatzer Elementary?
49.7% of students at Cornatzer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornatzer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cornatzer Elementary is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Mocksville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornatzer Elementary?
Cornatzer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cornatzer Elementary rank among schools in Mocksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornatzer Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Mocksville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mocksville on the city page.
Is Cornatzer Elementary a good school?
Cornatzer Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Davie County Schools?
Besides Cornatzer Elementary, Davie County Schools also operates Davie County High (1,819 students), Mocksville Elementary (543 students), and Shady Grove Elementary (492 students). See the Davie County Schools district page for the complete list.
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