- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indian Trail, NC
Hemby Bridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hemby Bridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370462001793
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hemby Bridge Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Indian Trail · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hemby Bridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hemby Bridge Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Indian Trail, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462001793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Hemby Bridge Elementary grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 370462001793 · Indian Trail, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 17.5:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Hemby Bridge Elementary grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hemby Bridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school 491
Hemby Bridge Elementary
491 students
What this shows Hemby Bridge Elementary reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hemby Bridge Elementary compares
Hemby Bridge Elementary is a growing 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$11,340
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Asian 13.6%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Hemby Bridge Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hemby Bridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hemby Bridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Indian Trail
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
Standard public school
1,268 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Porter Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Poplin Elementary
Standard public school
756 students 18:1 students per teacher
Indian Trail Elementary
Standard public school
633 students 16.2:1 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hemby Bridge Elementary
How many students attend Hemby Bridge Elementary?
Hemby Bridge Elementary has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indian Trail, NC. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hemby Bridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hemby Bridge Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hemby Bridge Elementary?
32.2% of students at Hemby Bridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hemby Bridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hemby Bridge Elementary is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Indian Trail, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hemby Bridge Elementary?
Hemby Bridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Hemby Bridge Elementary rank among schools in Indian Trail?
By Resource Investment Index, Hemby Bridge Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Indian Trail, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indian Trail on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Hemby Bridge Elementary, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.