- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albemarle, NC
East Albemarle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Albemarle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370432000025
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Albemarle Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Albemarle · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
East Albemarle Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Albemarle Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Albemarle, NC.
School address
District: Stanly County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370432000025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
East Albemarle Elementary shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 370432000025 · Albemarle, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 12.4:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stanly High (800 students)
East Albemarle Elementary shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Albemarle Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stanly Hi
West Stanly High
800 students
- West Stanly Mi
West Stanly Middle School
662 students
- North Stanly H
North Stanly High
568 students
- Locust Element
Locust Elementary
563 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
525 students
- This school 261
East Albemarle Elementary
261 students
What this shows East Albemarle Elementary reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Albemarle Elementary compares
East Albemarle 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.5%
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
$10,914
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 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.9%
White 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, East Albemarle Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanly County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Albemarle Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Stanly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Albemarle Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Albemarle
2 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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Albemarle Elementary
How many students attend East Albemarle Elementary?
East Albemarle Elementary has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albemarle, NC. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Albemarle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Albemarle Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 22% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 21% 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 East Albemarle Elementary?
99.1% of students at East Albemarle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Albemarle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Albemarle Elementary is African American at 55.9% of enrollment, in Albemarle, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Albemarle Elementary?
East Albemarle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 East Albemarle Elementary rank among elementary schools in Albemarle?
By Resource Investment Index, East Albemarle Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Albemarle, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Albemarle on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanly County Schools?
Besides East Albemarle Elementary, Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students), West Stanly Middle School (662 students), and North Stanly High (568 students). See the Stanly County Schools district page for the complete list.