- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Creswell, NC
Creswell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Creswell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370480002045
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creswell Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Creswell · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 97.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Creswell Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creswell Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Creswell, NC.
School address
District: Washington County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370480002045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Creswell Elementary shrank from 119 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (-21.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 7.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 370480002045 · Creswell, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 11.9:1 · 97.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Pines Elementary (502 students)
Creswell Elementary shrank from 119 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (-21.8%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 7.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Creswell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pines Elementa
Pines Elementary
502 students
- Washington Cou
Washington County High
450 students
- Washington Cou
Washington County Middle
219 students
- This school 119
Creswell Elementary
119 students
- Washington Ear 72
Washington Early College High
72 students
What this shows Creswell Elementary reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creswell Elementary compares
Creswell Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.5% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$17,309
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Schools reports $17,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creswell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pines Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Early College High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creswell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creswell Elementary
How many students attend Creswell Elementary?
Creswell Elementary has 119 students enrolled. It is a public school in Creswell, NC. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creswell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Creswell Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 25% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 Creswell Elementary?
97.5% of students at Creswell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creswell Elementary?
Creswell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Creswell Elementary rank among public schools in Creswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Creswell Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Creswell, 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 Washington County Schools?
Besides Creswell Elementary, Washington County Schools also operates Pines Elementary (502 students), Washington County High (450 students), and Washington County Middle (219 students). See the Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.