- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hiddenite, NC
Hiddenite Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hiddenite Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370009000031
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiddenite Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 370
- students enrolled
Hiddenite Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alexander County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370009000031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Hiddenite Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370009000031 · Hiddenite, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 14.2:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Central High (1,254 students)
Hiddenite Elementary held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hiddenite Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexander Cent
Alexander Central High
1,254 students
- East Alexander
East Alexander Middle
510 students
- West Alexander 467
West Alexander Middle
467 students
- Bethlehem Elem 435
Bethlehem Elementary
435 students
- This school 370
Hiddenite Elementary
370 students
- Wittenburg Ele 294
Wittenburg Elementary
294 students
What this shows Hiddenite Elementary reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hiddenite Elementary compares
Hiddenite 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 5% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,929
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 3.2%
African American 2.7%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Hiddenite Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexander County Schools reports $12,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hiddenite Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Alexander Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Alexander Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wittenburg Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiddenite Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hiddenite Elementary
How many students attend Hiddenite Elementary?
Hiddenite Elementary has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hiddenite, NC. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiddenite Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiddenite Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Hiddenite Elementary?
69.3% of students at Hiddenite Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiddenite Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hiddenite Elementary is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Hiddenite, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiddenite Elementary?
Hiddenite 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).
What other schools are in Alexander County Schools?
Besides Hiddenite Elementary, Alexander County Schools also operates Alexander Central High (1,254 students), East Alexander Middle (510 students), and West Alexander Middle (467 students). See the Alexander County Schools district page for the complete list.