- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gatesville, NC
Gatesville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gatesville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370168000721
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gatesville Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gatesville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gatesville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gatesville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gatesville, NC.
School address
District: Gates County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370168000721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Gatesville Elementary shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 370168000721 · Gatesville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 12:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Gates County Senior High (432 students)
Gatesville Elementary shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gatesville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gates County S
Gates County Senior High
432 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
336 students
- This school
Gatesville Elementary
252 students
- Buckland Eleme
Buckland Elementary
220 students
- T S Cooper Ele 170
T S Cooper Elementary
170 students
What this shows Gatesville Elementary reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gatesville Elementary compares
Gatesville 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▼ 14% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$15,749
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Gatesville Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gates County Schools reports $15,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gatesville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates County Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| T S Cooper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gatesville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gatesville Elementary
How many students attend Gatesville Elementary?
Gatesville Elementary has 252 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gatesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gatesville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gatesville Elementary is 12:1, which is 24% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 Gatesville Elementary?
56.9% of students at Gatesville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gatesville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gatesville Elementary is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Gatesville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gatesville Elementary?
Gatesville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Gatesville Elementary rank among public schools in Gatesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gatesville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gatesville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gates County Schools?
Besides Gatesville Elementary, Gates County Schools also operates Gates County Senior High (432 students), Central Middle School (336 students), and Buckland Elementary (220 students). See the Gates County Schools district page for the complete list.