- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hope Mills, NC
Gallberry Farm Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gallberry Farm Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370001102513
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallberry Farm Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Hope Mills · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gallberry Farm Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gallberry Farm Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Hope Mills, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001102513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Gallberry Farm Elementary held near 914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370001102513 · Hope Mills, NC Other · MID · TRAD
883 enr · 14.7:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Gallberry Farm Elementary held near 914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gallberry Farm Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school
Gallberry Farm Elementary
883 students
What this shows Gallberry Farm Elementary reports 883 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gallberry Farm Elementary compares
Gallberry Farm 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 883 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
883
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$12,118
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
African American 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Gallberry Farm Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gallberry Farm Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gallberry Farm Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Hope Mills
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rockfish Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Ed V Baldwin Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
C Wayne Collier Elementary
Standard public school
532 students 19:1 students per teacher
Gray's Creek Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~883 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gallberry Farm Elementary
How many students attend Gallberry Farm Elementary?
Gallberry Farm Elementary has 883 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hope Mills, NC. CCD year-over-year: 908 (2022-23) → 914 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallberry Farm Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallberry Farm Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 7% 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 Gallberry Farm Elementary?
99.7% of students at Gallberry Farm Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gallberry Farm Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gallberry Farm Elementary is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Hope Mills, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallberry Farm Elementary?
Gallberry Farm Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Gallberry Farm Elementary rank among schools in Hope Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallberry Farm Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Hope Mills, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hope Mills on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Gallberry Farm Elementary, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.