- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · King, NC
King Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for King Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370438001733
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in King · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
King Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in King, NC.
School address
District: Stokes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370438001733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
King Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370438001733 · King, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 12.8:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stokes High School (799 students)
King Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
King Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stokes Hi
West Stokes High School
799 students
- Chestnut Grove
Chestnut Grove Middle School
662 students
- South Stokes H
South Stokes High School
538 students
- Poplar Springs
Poplar Springs Elementary School
495 students
- Southeastern S
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
413 students
- This school
King Elementary School
383 students
What this shows King Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How King Elementary School compares
King Elementary School 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▼ 4% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$12,939
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, King Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Stokes County Schools reports $12,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How King Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stokes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Stokes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplar Springs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeastern Stokes Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in King
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about King Elementary School
How many students attend King Elementary School?
King Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in King, NC. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at King Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 King Elementary School?
63.6% of students at King Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at King Elementary School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in King, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King Elementary School?
King Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 King Elementary School rank among schools in King?
By Resource Investment Index, King Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in King, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in King on the city page.
What other schools are in Stokes County Schools?
Besides King Elementary School, Stokes County Schools also operates West Stokes High School (799 students), Chestnut Grove Middle School (662 students), and South Stokes High School (538 students). See the Stokes County Schools district page for the complete list.