- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
E M Yoder Elementary shrank from 358 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 370003000005 · Mebane, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 11.6:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
E M Yoder Elementary shrank from 358 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
E M Yoder Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walter M Willi
Walter M Williams High
1,206 students
- Southern Alama
Southern Alamance High
1,148 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance High
1,138 students
- Eastern Alaman
Eastern Alamance High
952 students
- Hawfields Midd
Hawfields Middle
864 students
- This school 336
E M Yoder Elementary
336 students
What this shows E M Yoder Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How E M Yoder Elementary compares
E M Yoder 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$11,925
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 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.
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
District finance for Alamance-Burlington Schools reports $11,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,148
- 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.
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 (~336 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.