Enrollment
225
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Enfield, NC
Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy
Federal NCES profile for Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370195000864
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Enfield · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Enfield, NC.
School address
District: Halifax County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370195000864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy
Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Enfield, North Carolina, enrolling 225 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 225 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #191, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 28/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Halifax County Schools spends $16,759 per pupil, 39% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Enfield's public schools, it stands alongside Pittman Elementary Leadership Academy (147 students): Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.1:1 vs 16.3:1).
Halifax County Schools also operates Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students) and Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy (254 students) alongside Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy.
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 Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy compares
Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.9%
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
$16,759
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 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
African American 84.4%
White 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Halifax County Schools, which includes Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy.
$16,759
Per student
+39%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 55.4%
Federal 28.6%
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 Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Enfield
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 (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy
How many students attend Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy?
Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy has 225 students enrolled. It is a public school in Enfield, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy?
98.5% of students at Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy?
The largest demographic group at Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy is African American at 84.4% of enrollment, in Enfield, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy?
Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy rank among public schools in Enfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Enfield, 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 Enfield on the city page.
Is Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy a good school?
Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Halifax County Schools?
Besides Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy, Halifax County Schools also operates Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students), Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy (254 students), and William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy (243 students). See the Halifax County Schools district page for the complete list.
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