- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marion, NC
Glenwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370294001177
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenwood Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Marion, NC.
School address
District: Mcdowell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370294001177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Glenwood Elementary School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 370294001177 · Marion, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 15.5:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcdowell High School (1,379 students)
Glenwood Elementary School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Glenwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcdowell High
Mcdowell High School
1,379 students
- West Mcdowell 550
West Mcdowell Middle School
550 students
- This school 435
Glenwood Elementary School
435 students
- East Mcdowell 392
East Mcdowell Middle School
392 students
- West Marion El 390
West Marion Elementary School
390 students
- Old Fort Eleme 360
Old Fort Elementary School
360 students
What this shows Glenwood Elementary School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenwood Elementary School compares
Glenwood Elementary School 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▼ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$13,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Glenwood Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcdowell County Schools reports $13,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Mcdowell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Mcdowell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Marion Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Old Fort Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Marion
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Marion Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 13:1 students per teacher
Marion Elementary School
Standard public school
333 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Gardens Elementary School
Standard public school
289 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Eastfield Global Magnet School
Standard public school
279 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
North Cove Elementary School
Standard public school
230 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Mcdowell Virtual Academy
Standard public school
140 students 20:1 students per teacher
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Elementary School
How many students attend Glenwood Elementary School?
Glenwood Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marion, NC. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 School?
65.0% of students at Glenwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood Elementary School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Marion, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood Elementary School?
Glenwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Glenwood Elementary School rank among schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Marion, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcdowell County Schools?
Besides Glenwood Elementary School, Mcdowell County Schools also operates Mcdowell High School (1,379 students), West Mcdowell Middle School (550 students), and East Mcdowell Middle School (392 students). See the Mcdowell County Schools district page for the complete list.