Enrollment
327
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Connelly Springs, NC
George Hildebrand Elementary
Federal NCES profile for George Hildebrand Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370048000177
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Hildebrand Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Connelly Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George Hildebrand Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Hildebrand Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Connelly Springs, NC.
School address
District: Burke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370048000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Hildebrand Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Hildebrand Elementary
George Hildebrand Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Connelly Springs, North Carolina, enrolling 327 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 327 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 174 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Connelly Springs's public schools, it stands alongside Icard Elementary (265 students): George Hildebrand Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 15.6:1).
Burke County Schools also operates Freedom High (1,299 students) and East Burke High (874 students) alongside George Hildebrand Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Hildebrand Elementary compares
George Hildebrand Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$11,845
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, George Hildebrand Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burke County Schools, which includes George Hildebrand Elementary.
$11,845
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.2%
State 61.7%
Federal 23.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How George Hildebrand Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Burke High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Patton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jimmy C Draughn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Hildebrand Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Connelly Springs
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George Hildebrand Elementary
How many students attend George Hildebrand Elementary?
George Hildebrand Elementary has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Connelly Springs, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Hildebrand Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Hildebrand Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Hildebrand Elementary?
76.1% of students at George Hildebrand Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Hildebrand Elementary?
The largest demographic group at George Hildebrand Elementary is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Connelly Springs, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Hildebrand Elementary?
George Hildebrand Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George Hildebrand Elementary rank among public schools in Connelly Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, George Hildebrand Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Connelly Springs, 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 Connelly Springs on the city page.
Is George Hildebrand Elementary a good school?
George Hildebrand Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Burke County Schools?
Besides George Hildebrand Elementary, Burke County Schools also operates Freedom High (1,299 students), East Burke High (874 students), and Mountain View Elementary (762 students). See the Burke County Schools district page for the complete list.
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