- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spruce Pine, NC
Deyton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Deyton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370300001294
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deyton Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Spruce Pine · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Deyton Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deyton Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Spruce Pine, NC.
School address
District: Mitchell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370300001294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Deyton Elementary held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370300001294 · Spruce Pine, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 14.6:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell High (482 students)
Deyton Elementary held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Deyton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High
482 students
- Greenlee Prima
Greenlee Primary
246 students
- Harris Middle
Harris Middle
236 students
- This school
Deyton Elementary
219 students
- Bowman Middle
Bowman Middle
202 students
- Gouge Elementa 144
Gouge Elementary
144 students
What this shows Deyton Elementary reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deyton Elementary compares
Deyton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▼ 11% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$14,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mitchell County Schools reports $14,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deyton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenlee Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowman Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gouge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deyton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Spruce Pine
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deyton Elementary
How many students attend Deyton Elementary?
Deyton Elementary has 219 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spruce Pine, NC. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deyton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deyton Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Deyton Elementary?
58.9% of students at Deyton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deyton Elementary?
Deyton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Deyton Elementary rank among public schools in Spruce Pine?
By Resource Investment Index, Deyton Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Spruce Pine, 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 Mitchell County Schools?
Besides Deyton Elementary, Mitchell County Schools also operates Mitchell High (482 students), Greenlee Primary (246 students), and Harris Middle (236 students). See the Mitchell County Schools district page for the complete list.