- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hope Mills, NC
Gray's Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gray's Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370001103082
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gray's Creek Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Hope Mills · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gray's Creek Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gray's Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Hope Mills, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001103082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Gray's Creek Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370001103082 · Hope Mills, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 15.3:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Gray's Creek Elementary held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gray's Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school 428
Gray's Creek Elementary
428 students
What this shows Gray's Creek Elementary reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gray's Creek Elementary compares
Gray's Creek 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$12,118
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 107 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
African American 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Gray's Creek Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gray's Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gray's Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Hope Mills
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Gallberry Farm Elementary
Standard public school
883 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Rockfish Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Ed V Baldwin Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
C Wayne Collier Elementary
Standard public school
532 students 19:1 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 (~428 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gray's Creek Elementary
How many students attend Gray's Creek Elementary?
Gray's Creek Elementary has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hope Mills, NC. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray's Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray's Creek Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Gray's Creek Elementary?
98.3% of students at Gray's Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gray's Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gray's Creek Elementary is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Hope Mills, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gray's Creek Elementary?
Gray's Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Gray's Creek Elementary rank among schools in Hope Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Gray's Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Hope Mills, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hope Mills on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Gray's Creek Elementary, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.