Enrollment
336
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mebane, NC
E M Yoder Elementary
Federal NCES profile for E M Yoder Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370003000005
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E M Yoder Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Mebane · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
E M Yoder Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E M Yoder Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Mebane, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E M Yoder Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at E M Yoder Elementary
E M Yoder Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mebane, North Carolina, enrolling 336 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.6:1, E M Yoder Elementary is leaner than roughly 89% of North Carolina schools and 27% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 336 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 231 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #123.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mebane's public schools, it stands alongside Audrey W. Garrett Elementary (785 students): E M Yoder Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 18.7:1).
Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students) and Southern Alamance High (1,148 students) alongside E M Yoder Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How E M Yoder Elementary compares
E M Yoder Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 11% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$12,211
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
African American 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 13.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, E M Yoder Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alamance-Burlington Schools, which includes E M Yoder Elementary.
$12,211
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 58.2%
Federal 23.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How E M Yoder Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E M Yoder Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Mebane
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about E M Yoder Elementary
How many students attend E M Yoder Elementary?
E M Yoder Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mebane, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E M Yoder Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at E M Yoder Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 26% 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 E M Yoder Elementary?
39.9% of students at E M Yoder Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E M Yoder Elementary?
The largest demographic group at E M Yoder Elementary is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Mebane, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E M Yoder Elementary?
E M Yoder Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E M Yoder Elementary rank among schools in Mebane?
By Resource Investment Index, E M Yoder Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Mebane, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mebane on the city page.
Is E M Yoder Elementary a good school?
E M Yoder Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides E M Yoder Elementary, Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students), Southern Alamance High (1,148 students), and Western Alamance High (1,138 students). See the Alamance-Burlington Schools district page for the complete list.
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