- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Etowah, NC
Etowah Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Etowah Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370210000918
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Etowah Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 302
- students enrolled
Etowah Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Henderson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370210000918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Etowah Elementary shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 370210000918 · Etowah, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 14.4:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West Henderson High (1,053 students)
Etowah Elementary shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Etowah Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Henderson
West Henderson High
1,053 students
- North Henderso
North Henderson High
1,052 students
- East Henderson
East Henderson High
932 students
- Rugby Middle
Rugby Middle
849 students
- Apple Valley M
Apple Valley Middle
820 students
- This school 302
Etowah Elementary
302 students
What this shows Etowah Elementary reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Etowah Elementary compares
Etowah 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 29% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$11,579
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 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Etowah Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henderson County Schools reports $11,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Etowah Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Henderson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Henderson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Henderson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rugby Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Etowah Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Etowah Elementary
How many students attend Etowah Elementary?
Etowah Elementary has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Etowah, NC. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Etowah Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Etowah Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Etowah Elementary?
46.9% of students at Etowah Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Etowah Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Etowah Elementary is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Etowah, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Etowah Elementary?
Etowah Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Henderson County Schools?
Besides Etowah Elementary, Henderson County Schools also operates West Henderson High (1,053 students), North Henderson High (1,052 students), and East Henderson High (932 students). See the Henderson County Schools district page for the complete list.