- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, NC
Iotla Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Iotla Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370276001140
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iotla Valley Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Iotla Valley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iotla Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Franklin, NC.
School address
District: Macon County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370276001140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Iotla Valley Elementary held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 370276001140 · Franklin, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 13.2:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (996 students)
Iotla Valley Elementary held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Iotla Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
996 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Intermediate
614 students
- Macon Middle S
Macon Middle School
576 students
- South Macon El
South Macon Elementary
465 students
- This school
Iotla Valley Elementary
408 students
- Cartoogechaye 354
Cartoogechaye Elementary
354 students
What this shows Iotla Valley Elementary reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iotla Valley Elementary compares
Iotla Valley 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▼ 0% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,238
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Iotla Valley Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Macon County Schools reports $13,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iotla Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Macon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cartoogechaye Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iotla Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Macon Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Cartoogechaye Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Union Academy
Alternative education program
102 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Macon Virtual Academy
Standard public school
44 students 44:1 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iotla Valley Elementary
How many students attend Iotla Valley Elementary?
Iotla Valley Elementary has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, NC. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iotla Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Iotla Valley Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Iotla Valley Elementary?
66.0% of students at Iotla Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iotla Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Iotla Valley Elementary is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Franklin, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iotla Valley Elementary?
Iotla Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Iotla Valley Elementary rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Iotla Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Franklin, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Macon County Schools?
Besides Iotla Valley Elementary, Macon County Schools also operates Franklin High (996 students), Mountain View Intermediate (614 students), and Macon Middle School (576 students). See the Macon County Schools district page for the complete list.