- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersville, NC
Gouge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gouge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370300001295
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gouge Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bakersville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gouge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gouge Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bakersville, NC.
School address
District: Mitchell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370300001295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Gouge Elementary held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370300001295 · Bakersville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 7.6:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mitchell High (482 students)
Gouge Elementary held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gouge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High
482 students
- Greenlee Prima
Greenlee Primary
246 students
- Harris Middle
Harris Middle
236 students
- Deyton Element
Deyton Elementary
219 students
- Bowman Middle
Bowman Middle
202 students
- This school 144
Gouge Elementary
144 students
What this shows Gouge Elementary reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gouge Elementary compares
Gouge 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 52% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▼ 11% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 3% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.0%
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
$14,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Gouge Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mitchell County Schools reports $14,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gouge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenlee Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deyton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gouge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersville
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gouge Elementary
How many students attend Gouge Elementary?
Gouge Elementary has 144 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gouge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gouge Elementary is 7.6:1, which is 52% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 52% 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 Gouge Elementary?
59.0% of students at Gouge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gouge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gouge Elementary is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Bakersville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gouge Elementary?
Gouge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Gouge Elementary rank among public schools in Bakersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gouge Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bakersville, 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 Mitchell County Schools?
Besides Gouge Elementary, Mitchell County Schools also operates Mitchell High (482 students), Greenlee Primary (246 students), and Harris Middle (236 students). See the Mitchell County Schools district page for the complete list.