- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Cornatzer Elementary grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 370117002516 · Mocksville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 15.7:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Davie County High (1,819 students)
Cornatzer Elementary grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cornatzer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davie County H
Davie County High
1,819 students
- Mocksville Ele 543
Mocksville Elementary
543 students
- Shady Grove El 492
Shady Grove Elementary
492 students
- South Davie Mi 492
South Davie Middle
492 students
- Pinebrook Elem 472
Pinebrook Elementary
472 students
- This school 408
Cornatzer Elementary
408 students
What this shows Cornatzer Elementary reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornatzer Elementary compares
Cornatzer Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,525
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 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.
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
District finance for Davie County Schools reports $12,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), up 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.