- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamlet, NC
Fairview Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370387001550
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Heights Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Hamlet · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Heights Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Heights Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hamlet, NC.
School address
District: Richmond County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370387001550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Fairview Heights Elementary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 370387001550 · Hamlet, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 15.5:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Senior High (1,365 students)
Fairview Heights Elementary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fairview Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Senio
Richmond Senior High
1,365 students
- Rockingham Mid
Rockingham Middle
606 students
- This school 480
Fairview Heights Elementary
480 students
- L J Bell Eleme 449
L J Bell Elementary
449 students
- Mineral Spring 441
Mineral Springs Elementary
441 students
- East Rockingha 430
East Rockingham Elementary
430 students
What this shows Fairview Heights Elementary reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Heights Elementary compares
Fairview Heights Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$12,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.0%
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Fairview Heights Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County Schools reports $12,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockingham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L J Bell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Hamlet
1 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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Heights Elementary
How many students attend Fairview Heights Elementary?
Fairview Heights Elementary has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamlet, NC. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Heights Elementary is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Fairview Heights Elementary?
98.6% of students at Fairview Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Heights Elementary is African American at 40.0% of enrollment, in Hamlet, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Heights Elementary?
Fairview Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Fairview Heights Elementary rank among public schools in Hamlet?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Heights Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Hamlet, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hamlet on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County Schools?
Besides Fairview Heights Elementary, Richmond County Schools also operates Richmond Senior High (1,365 students), Rockingham Middle (606 students), and L J Bell Elementary (449 students). See the Richmond County Schools district page for the complete list.