- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indian Trail, NC
Indian Trail Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indian Trail Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370462001794
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Trail Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Indian Trail · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Trail Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Indian Trail, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462001794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Indian Trail Elementary grew from 576 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 370462001794 · Indian Trail, NC Other · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 16.2:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Indian Trail Elementary grew from 576 students in 2022-23 to 620 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Indian Trail Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school 633
Indian Trail Elementary
633 students
What this shows Indian Trail Elementary reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Trail Elementary compares
Indian Trail Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 31% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 65% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$11,340
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 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Indian Trail Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Trail Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Trail Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Indian Trail
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Union Prep Academy at Indian Trail
Standard public school
1,268 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Porter Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
765 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Poplin Elementary
Standard public school
756 students 18:1 students per teacher
Hemby Bridge Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Trail Elementary
How many students attend Indian Trail Elementary?
Indian Trail Elementary has 633 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indian Trail, NC. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 3% 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 Indian Trail Elementary?
45.7% of students at Indian Trail Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Trail Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Indian Trail Elementary is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Indian Trail, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Trail Elementary?
Indian Trail Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Indian Trail Elementary rank among schools in Indian Trail?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Indian Trail, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indian Trail on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Indian Trail Elementary, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.