- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntersville, NC
Huntersville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Huntersville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370297001226
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntersville Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Huntersville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntersville Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntersville Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Huntersville, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297001226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Huntersville Elementary held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 370297001226 · Huntersville, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
867 enr · 18.4:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Huntersville Elementary held near 893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Huntersville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 867
Huntersville Elementary
867 students
What this shows Huntersville Elementary reports 867 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntersville Elementary compares
Huntersville 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 73% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 867 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
867
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,198
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Asian 12.3%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Huntersville Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huntersville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntersville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Huntersville
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Torrence Creek Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
Standard public school
642 students
Grand Oak Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Long Creek Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~867 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huntersville Elementary
How many students attend Huntersville Elementary?
Huntersville Elementary has 867 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntersville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 893 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntersville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntersville Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huntersville Elementary?
17.9% of students at Huntersville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntersville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Huntersville Elementary is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Huntersville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntersville Elementary?
Huntersville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Huntersville Elementary rank among elementary schools in Huntersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntersville Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Huntersville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Huntersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Huntersville Elementary, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.