- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Granite Falls, NC
Granite Falls Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Granite Falls Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370058000228
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granite Falls Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Granite Falls · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Granite Falls Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Falls Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Granite Falls, NC.
School address
District: Caldwell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370058000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Granite Falls Elementary held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 370058000228 · Granite Falls, NC Other · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 17:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South Caldwell High (1,272 students)
Granite Falls Elementary held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Granite Falls Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Caldwell
South Caldwell High
1,272 students
- Hibriten High
Hibriten High
818 students
- Hudson Element
Hudson Elementary
665 students
- This school
Granite Falls Elementary
647 students
- West Caldwell
West Caldwell High
634 students
- Hudson Middle
Hudson Middle
551 students
What this shows Granite Falls Elementary reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granite Falls Elementary compares
Granite Falls 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 20% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$12,066
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 647 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Granite Falls Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell County Schools reports $12,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Granite Falls Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Caldwell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hibriten High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Caldwell High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granite Falls Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Granite Falls
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dudley Shoals Elementary
Standard public school
433 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Baton Elementary
Standard public school
357 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Sawmills Elementary
Standard public school
351 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Gateway School
Alternative education program
53 students 4.4:1 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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Granite Falls Elementary
How many students attend Granite Falls Elementary?
Granite Falls Elementary has 647 students enrolled. It is a public school in Granite Falls, NC. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite Falls Elementary is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Granite Falls Elementary?
52.6% of students at Granite Falls Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granite Falls Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Granite Falls Elementary is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Granite Falls, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granite Falls Elementary?
Granite Falls Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Granite Falls Elementary rank among schools in Granite Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Falls Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Granite Falls, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Granite Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell County Schools?
Besides Granite Falls Elementary, Caldwell County Schools also operates South Caldwell High (1,272 students), Hibriten High (818 students), and Hudson Elementary (665 students). See the Caldwell County Schools district page for the complete list.