- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Bend, NC
Fall Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fall Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370504002016
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fall Creek Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in East Bend · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fall Creek Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fall Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 4 schools in East Bend, NC.
School address
District: Yadkin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370504002016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Fall Creek Elementary shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370504002016 · East Bend, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 14.8:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Forbush High (787 students)
Fall Creek Elementary shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fall Creek 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 251
Fall Creek Elementary
251 students
What this shows Fall Creek Elementary reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fall Creek Elementary compares
Fall Creek 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Fall Creek 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 Fall Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbush High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forbush Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Starmount High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starmount Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yadkinville Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fall Creek 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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fall Creek Elementary
How many students attend Fall Creek Elementary?
Fall Creek Elementary has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Bend, NC. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fall Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fall Creek Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Fall Creek Elementary?
49.0% of students at Fall Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fall Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fall Creek Elementary is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in East Bend, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fall Creek Elementary?
Fall Creek 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 Fall Creek Elementary rank among schools in East Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Fall Creek Elementary ranks #4 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 Fall Creek 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.