- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Bend, NC
East Bend Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Bend Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370504002015
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Bend Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in East Bend · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Bend Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Bend Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in East Bend, NC.
School address
District: Yadkin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370504002015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
East Bend Elementary grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 370504002015 · East Bend, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 17.6:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Forbush High (787 students)
East Bend Elementary grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Bend Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forbush High
Forbush High
787 students
- Forbush Middle
Forbush Middle
598 students
- Starmount High
Starmount High
556 students
- Starmount Midd
Starmount Middle
502 students
- Yadkinville El
Yadkinville Elementary
478 students
- This school 246
East Bend Elementary
246 students
What this shows East Bend Elementary reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Bend Elementary compares
East Bend Elementary is a growing 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,043
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 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, East Bend Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yadkin County Schools reports $12,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Bend Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbush High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forbush Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starmount High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starmount Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yadkinville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Bend Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in East Bend
3 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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Bend Elementary
How many students attend East Bend Elementary?
East Bend Elementary has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Bend, NC. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Bend Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Bend Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Bend Elementary?
67.3% of students at East Bend Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Bend Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Bend Elementary is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in East Bend, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Bend Elementary?
East Bend Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Bend Elementary rank among schools in East Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, East Bend Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in East Bend, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in Yadkin County Schools?
Besides East Bend Elementary, Yadkin County Schools also operates Forbush High (787 students), Forbush Middle (598 students), and Starmount High (556 students). See the Yadkin County Schools district page for the complete list.