Enrollment
389
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, NC
Huntsville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Huntsville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370399002680
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntsville Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntsville Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntsville Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Madison, NC.
School address
District: Rockingham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370399002680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huntsville Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huntsville Elementary
Huntsville Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Madison, North Carolina, enrolling 389 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.2% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 389 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 334 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #135.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Madison's public schools, it stands alongside John W Dillard Academy (256 students): Huntsville Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 11.1:1).
Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students) and John M Morehead High (771 students) alongside Huntsville Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Huntsville Elementary compares
Huntsville Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 0% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$12,295
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Huntsville Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockingham County Schools, which includes Huntsville Elementary.
$12,295
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 60.4%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Huntsville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John M Morehead High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockingham County Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reidsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dalton Mcmichael High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntsville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Madison
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~389 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Huntsville Elementary
How many students attend Huntsville Elementary?
Huntsville Elementary has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntsville Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 15% 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 Huntsville Elementary?
66.2% of students at Huntsville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntsville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Huntsville Elementary is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Madison, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntsville Elementary?
Huntsville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Huntsville Elementary rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntsville Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Madison, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Huntsville Elementary a good school?
Huntsville Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Schools?
Besides Huntsville Elementary, Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students), John M Morehead High (771 students), and Rockingham County Middle (750 students). See the Rockingham County Schools district page for the complete list.
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