- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chapel Hill, NC
Glenwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370072000300
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #9 of 21
- public schools in Chapel Hill · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenwood Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Elementary ranks #9 of 21 public schools in Chapel Hill, NC.
School address
District: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370072000300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Glenwood Elementary shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 370072000300 · Chapel Hill, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 13.9:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Chapel Hill High (1,608 students)
Glenwood Elementary shrank from 433 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Glenwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High
1,608 students
- East Chapel Hi
East Chapel Hill High
1,419 students
- Carrboro High
Carrboro High
885 students
- Smith Middle
Smith Middle
763 students
- Mcdougle Middl
Mcdougle Middle
659 students
- This school 390
Glenwood Elementary
390 students
What this shows Glenwood Elementary reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenwood Elementary compares
Glenwood 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 73% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,963
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.5%
Asian 35.1%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Glenwood Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools reports $16,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Chapel Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcdougle Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Chapel Hill
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Elementary
How many students attend Glenwood Elementary?
Glenwood Elementary has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chapel Hill, NC. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Glenwood Elementary?
17.8% of students at Glenwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood Elementary is White at 38.5% of enrollment, in Chapel Hill, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood Elementary?
Glenwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Glenwood Elementary rank among public schools in Chapel Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Elementary ranks #9 of 21 public schools in Chapel Hill, 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 Chapel Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools?
Besides Glenwood Elementary, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools also operates Chapel Hill High (1,608 students), East Chapel Hill High (1,419 students), and Carrboro High (885 students). See the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district page for the complete list.