- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kenly, NC
Glendale-Kenly Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glendale-Kenly Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370237001018
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glendale-Kenly Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 433
- students enrolled
Glendale-Kenly Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237001018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Glendale-Kenly Elementary shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 370237001018 · Kenly, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 13.5:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Glendale-Kenly Elementary shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Glendale-Kenly Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school 433
Glendale-Kenly Elementary
433 students
What this shows Glendale-Kenly Elementary reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glendale-Kenly Elementary compares
Glendale-Kenly 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▼ 6% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$11,352
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 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Glendale-Kenly Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glendale-Kenly Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glendale-Kenly Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glendale-Kenly Elementary
How many students attend Glendale-Kenly Elementary?
Glendale-Kenly Elementary has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kenly, NC. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glendale-Kenly Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glendale-Kenly Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% 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 Glendale-Kenly Elementary?
62.1% of students at Glendale-Kenly Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glendale-Kenly Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glendale-Kenly Elementary is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Kenly, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glendale-Kenly Elementary?
Glendale-Kenly 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).
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Glendale-Kenly Elementary, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.