- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yadkinville, NC
Courtney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Courtney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370504002014
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Courtney Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Yadkinville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Courtney Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Courtney Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Yadkinville, NC.
School address
District: Yadkin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370504002014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Courtney Elementary grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 370504002014 · Yadkinville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 16.7:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Forbush High (787 students)
Courtney Elementary grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Courtney Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forbush High
Forbush High
787 students
- Forbush Middle
Forbush Middle
598 students
- Starmount High
Starmount High
556 students
- Starmount Midd
Starmount Middle
502 students
- Yadkinville El
Yadkinville Elementary
478 students
- This school 250
Courtney Elementary
250 students
What this shows Courtney Elementary reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Courtney Elementary compares
Courtney 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▼ 6% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,043
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Courtney Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yadkin County Schools reports $12,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Courtney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbush High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forbush Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starmount High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starmount Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yadkinville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Courtney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Yadkinville
2 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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Courtney Elementary
How many students attend Courtney Elementary?
Courtney Elementary has 250 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yadkinville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Courtney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Courtney Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Courtney Elementary?
62.1% of students at Courtney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Courtney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Courtney Elementary is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Yadkinville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Courtney Elementary?
Courtney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Courtney Elementary rank among schools in Yadkinville?
By Resource Investment Index, Courtney Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Yadkinville, 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 Yadkin County Schools?
Besides Courtney Elementary, Yadkin County Schools also operates Forbush High (787 students), Forbush Middle (598 students), and Starmount High (556 students). See the Yadkin County Schools district page for the complete list.