- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Red Springs, NC
Hawk Eye Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hawk Eye Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370225000973
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawk Eye Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Red Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawk Eye Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawk Eye Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Red Springs, NC.
School address
District: Hoke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370225000973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Hawk Eye Elementary shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 370225000973 · Red Springs, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 11.3:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoke County High (2,110 students)
Hawk Eye Elementary shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hawk Eye Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoke County Hi
Hoke County High
2,110 students
- East Hoke Midd 771
East Hoke Middle
771 students
- West Hoke Midd 656
West Hoke Middle
656 students
- Upchurch Eleme 646
Upchurch Elementary
646 students
- Don D Steed El 628
Don D Steed Elementary
628 students
- This school 328
Hawk Eye Elementary
328 students
What this shows Hawk Eye Elementary reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawk Eye Elementary compares
Hawk Eye 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$11,704
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 12.5%
White 4.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Hawk Eye Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hoke County Schools reports $11,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawk Eye Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoke County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upchurch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don D Steed Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawk Eye Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Red Springs
1 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawk Eye Elementary
How many students attend Hawk Eye Elementary?
Hawk Eye Elementary has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Red Springs, NC. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawk Eye Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawk Eye Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 28% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 28% 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 Hawk Eye Elementary?
99.2% of students at Hawk Eye Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawk Eye Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hawk Eye Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 37.5% of enrollment, in Red Springs, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawk Eye Elementary?
Hawk Eye Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Hawk Eye Elementary rank among public schools in Red Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawk Eye Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Red Springs, 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 Hoke County Schools?
Besides Hawk Eye Elementary, Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students), East Hoke Middle (771 students), and West Hoke Middle (656 students). See the Hoke County Schools district page for the complete list.