- Enrollment
- 1,441
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holly Ridge, NC
Dixon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dixon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370345002270
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixon Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Holly Ridge · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixon Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Holly Ridge, NC.
School address
District: Onslow County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370345002270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Dixon Elementary held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370345002270 · Holly Ridge, NC Other · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 16.9:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High (1,441 students)
Dixon Elementary held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Dixon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High
1,441 students
- White Oak High
White Oak High
1,252 students
- Swansboro High
Swansboro High
1,232 students
- Dixon High
Dixon High
1,085 students
- Northside High
Northside High
1,067 students
- This school
Dixon Elementary
760 students
What this shows Dixon Elementary reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixon Elementary compares
Dixon 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 59% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$11,056
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 760 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Dixon Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Onslow County Schools reports $11,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dixon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Swansboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,252
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~760 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dixon Elementary
How many students attend Dixon Elementary?
Dixon Elementary has 760 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holly Ridge, NC. CCD year-over-year: 736 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixon Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dixon Elementary?
26.8% of students at Dixon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dixon Elementary is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Holly Ridge, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixon Elementary?
Dixon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Dixon Elementary rank among public schools in Holly Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Holly Ridge, 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 Onslow County Schools?
Besides Dixon Elementary, Onslow County Schools also operates Jacksonville High (1,441 students), White Oak High (1,252 students), and Swansboro High (1,232 students). See the Onslow County Schools district page for the complete list.