- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
George Hildebrand Elementary held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370048000177 · Connelly Springs, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 18.2:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom High (1,299 students)
George Hildebrand Elementary held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
George Hildebrand Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,299 students
- East Burke Hig
East Burke High
874 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
762 students
- Robert L. Patt
Robert L. Patton High School
756 students
- Jimmy C Draugh
Jimmy C Draughn High School
661 students
- This school 327
George Hildebrand Elementary
327 students
What this shows George Hildebrand Elementary reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Hildebrand Elementary compares
George Hildebrand 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,261
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
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.
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
District finance for Burke County Schools reports $12,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~327 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.