- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Raeford, NC
J W Mclauchlin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J W Mclauchlin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370225000969
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Mclauchlin Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Raeford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
J W Mclauchlin Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Mclauchlin Elementary ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Raeford, NC.
School address
District: Hoke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370225000969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
J W Mclauchlin Elementary held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 370225000969 · Raeford, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 13.8:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoke County High (2,110 students)
J W Mclauchlin Elementary held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
J W Mclauchlin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoke County Hi
Hoke County High
2,110 students
- East Hoke Midd 771
East Hoke Middle
771 students
- West Hoke Midd 656
West Hoke Middle
656 students
- Upchurch Eleme 646
Upchurch Elementary
646 students
- Don D Steed El 628
Don D Steed Elementary
628 students
- This school 304
J W Mclauchlin Elementary
304 students
What this shows J W Mclauchlin Elementary reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How J W Mclauchlin Elementary compares
J W Mclauchlin 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$11,704
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
White 23.4%
Two or More 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, J W Mclauchlin Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hoke County Schools reports $11,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J W Mclauchlin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoke County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upchurch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don D Steed Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Mclauchlin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about J W Mclauchlin Elementary
How many students attend J W Mclauchlin Elementary?
J W Mclauchlin Elementary has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Raeford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Mclauchlin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Mclauchlin Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 J W Mclauchlin Elementary?
99.0% of students at J W Mclauchlin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J W Mclauchlin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J W Mclauchlin Elementary is African American at 37.8% of enrollment, in Raeford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Mclauchlin Elementary?
J W Mclauchlin 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 J W Mclauchlin Elementary rank among public schools in Raeford?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Mclauchlin Elementary ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Raeford, 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 Raeford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoke County Schools?
Besides J W Mclauchlin Elementary, Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students), East Hoke Middle (771 students), and West Hoke Middle (656 students). See the Hoke County Schools district page for the complete list.