- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newton Grove, NC
Hobbton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hobbton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370414001673
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hobbton Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Newton Grove · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hobbton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hobbton Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Newton Grove, NC.
School address
District: Sampson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370414001673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hobbton Elementary held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370414001673 · Newton Grove, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 13.3:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Midway High (726 students)
Hobbton Elementary held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.2 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Hobbton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midway High
Midway High
726 students
- Midway Middle
Midway Middle
584 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary
539 students
- Salemburg Elem
Salemburg Elementary
502 students
- Union High
Union High
494 students
- This school
Hobbton Elementary
453 students
What this shows Hobbton Elementary reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hobbton Elementary compares
Hobbton 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$12,239
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 34.0%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Hobbton Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sampson County Schools reports $12,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hobbton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salemburg Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hobbton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hobbton Elementary
How many students attend Hobbton Elementary?
Hobbton Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newton Grove, NC. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobbton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hobbton Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Hobbton Elementary?
99.3% of students at Hobbton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hobbton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hobbton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Newton Grove, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hobbton Elementary?
Hobbton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Hobbton Elementary rank among public schools in Newton Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Hobbton Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Newton Grove, 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 Sampson County Schools?
Besides Hobbton Elementary, Sampson County Schools also operates Midway High (726 students), Midway Middle (584 students), and Midway Elementary (539 students). See the Sampson County Schools district page for the complete list.