- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waynesville, NC
Jonathan Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jonathan Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370204002159
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonathan Valley Elementary earns 32/100 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
- schools in Waynesville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonathan Valley Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonathan Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Waynesville, NC.
School address
District: Haywood County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370204002159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Jonathan Valley Elementary shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 370204002159 · Waynesville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 14.6:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscola High (873 students)
Jonathan Valley Elementary shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jonathan Valley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscola High
Tuscola High
873 students
- Pisgah High
Pisgah High
859 students
- Waynesville Mi
Waynesville Middle
727 students
- Bethel Element
Bethel Elementary
537 students
- Clyde Elementa
Clyde Elementary
523 students
- This school 336
Jonathan Valley Elementary
336 students
What this shows Jonathan Valley Elementary reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jonathan Valley Elementary compares
Jonathan Valley Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$12,458
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Jonathan Valley Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haywood County Schools reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jonathan Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscola High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethel Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clyde Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonathan Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Waynesville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Valley Elementary
How many students attend Jonathan Valley Elementary?
Jonathan Valley Elementary has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waynesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Valley Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Jonathan Valley Elementary?
99.2% of students at Jonathan Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonathan Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jonathan Valley Elementary is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Waynesville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonathan Valley Elementary?
Jonathan Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Jonathan Valley Elementary rank among schools in Waynesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonathan Valley Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Waynesville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waynesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Haywood County Schools?
Besides Jonathan Valley Elementary, Haywood County Schools also operates Tuscola High (873 students), Pisgah High (859 students), and Waynesville Middle (727 students). See the Haywood County Schools district page for the complete list.