- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cornelius, NC
J.V. Washam Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J.V. Washam Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370297002891
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.V. Washam Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Cornelius · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
J.V. Washam Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.V. Washam Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cornelius, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297002891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
J.V. Washam Elementary held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 370297002891 · Cornelius, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 15.7:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
J.V. Washam Elementary held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
J.V. Washam Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 818
J.V. Washam Elementary
818 students
What this shows J.V. Washam Elementary reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.V. Washam Elementary compares
J.V. Washam 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 76% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$12,198
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, J.V. Washam Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J.V. Washam Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.V. Washam Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Cornelius
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~818 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.V. Washam Elementary
How many students attend J.V. Washam Elementary?
J.V. Washam Elementary has 818 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cornelius, NC. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 810 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.V. Washam Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J.V. Washam Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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.V. Washam Elementary?
15.6% of students at J.V. Washam Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.V. Washam Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J.V. Washam Elementary is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Cornelius, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.V. Washam Elementary?
J.V. Washam Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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.V. Washam Elementary rank among elementary schools in Cornelius?
By Resource Investment Index, J.V. Washam Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Cornelius, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cornelius on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides J.V. Washam Elementary, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.