- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goldston, NC
J S Waters School
Federal NCES profile for J S Waters School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370075000310
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J S Waters School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 222
- students enrolled
J S Waters School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075000310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
J S Waters School grew from 193 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 370075000310 · Goldston, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
222 enr · 15.9:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
J S Waters School grew from 193 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
J S Waters School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaforth High
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- Jordan Matthew
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- This school 222
J S Waters School
222 students
What this shows J S Waters School reports 222 students on the CCD universe file.
How J S Waters School compares
J S Waters School 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▼ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 222 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
222
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, J S Waters School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J S Waters School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Matthews High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J S Waters School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~222 students)
Frequently asked questions about J S Waters School
How many students attend J S Waters School?
J S Waters School has 222 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goldston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J S Waters School?
The student-teacher ratio at J S Waters School is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J S Waters School?
56.0% of students at J S Waters School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J S Waters School?
The largest demographic group at J S Waters School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Goldston, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J S Waters School?
J S Waters School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides J S Waters School, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Jordan Matthews High (848 students), and Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.