- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Connelly Springs, NC
Icard Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Icard Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370048000184
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Icard Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Connelly Springs · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Icard Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Icard Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Connelly Springs, NC.
School address
District: Burke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370048000184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Icard Elementary held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 370048000184 · Connelly Springs, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 15.6:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom High (1,299 students)
Icard Elementary held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Icard Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,299 students
- East Burke Hig
East Burke High
874 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
762 students
- Robert L. Patt
Robert L. Patton High School
756 students
- Jimmy C Draugh
Jimmy C Draughn High School
661 students
- This school 265
Icard Elementary
265 students
What this shows Icard Elementary reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Icard Elementary compares
Icard 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 7% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$12,261
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Icard Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burke County Schools reports $12,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Icard Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Burke High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Patton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jimmy C Draughn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Icard Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Connelly Springs
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Icard Elementary
How many students attend Icard Elementary?
Icard Elementary has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Connelly Springs, NC. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Icard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Icard Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Icard Elementary?
70.4% of students at Icard Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Icard Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Icard Elementary is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Connelly Springs, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Icard Elementary?
Icard Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Icard Elementary rank among public schools in Connelly Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Icard Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Connelly Springs, 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 Burke County Schools?
Besides Icard Elementary, Burke County Schools also operates Freedom High (1,299 students), East Burke High (874 students), and Mountain View Elementary (762 students). See the Burke County Schools district page for the complete list.