- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boone, NC
Green Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Green Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370483001937
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Valley Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Boone · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Valley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Boone, NC.
School address
District: Watauga County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370483001937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Green Valley Elementary shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 370483001937 · Boone, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 9.7:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Watauga High (1,289 students)
Green Valley Elementary shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Green Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watauga High
Watauga High
1,289 students
- Hardin Park El
Hardin Park Elementary
854 students
- Parkway Elemen
Parkway Elementary
610 students
- Blowing Rock E 409
Blowing Rock Elementary
409 students
- Valle Crucis E 345
Valle Crucis Elementary
345 students
- This school 292
Green Valley Elementary
292 students
What this shows Green Valley Elementary reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green Valley Elementary compares
Green Valley 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 5% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$13,003
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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Green Valley Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watauga County Schools reports $13,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Green Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin Park Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blowing Rock Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valle Crucis Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Boone
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Green Valley Elementary
How many students attend Green Valley Elementary?
Green Valley Elementary has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boone, NC. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Valley Elementary is 9.7:1, which is 39% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 38% 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 Green Valley Elementary?
56.3% of students at Green Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Green Valley Elementary is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Boone, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Valley Elementary?
Green Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Green Valley Elementary rank among schools in Boone?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Valley Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Boone, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boone on the city page.
What other schools are in Watauga County Schools?
Besides Green Valley Elementary, Watauga County Schools also operates Watauga High (1,289 students), Hardin Park Elementary (854 students), and Parkway Elementary (610 students). See the Watauga County Schools district page for the complete list.