- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salisbury, NC
Koontz Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Koontz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370405002850
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Koontz Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Koontz Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Koontz Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Salisbury, NC.
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370405002850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Koontz Elementary grew from 515 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 370405002850 · Salisbury, NC Other · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 15:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High (1,063 students)
Koontz Elementary grew from 515 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Koontz Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High
Carson High
1,063 students
- West Rowan Hig
West Rowan High
988 students
- East Rowan Hig
East Rowan High
986 students
- South Rowan Hi
South Rowan High
932 students
- Salisbury High
Salisbury High
930 students
- This school
Koontz Elementary
554 students
What this shows Koontz Elementary reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Koontz Elementary compares
Koontz Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 43% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$12,141
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 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
White 11.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Koontz Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rowan-Salisbury Schools reports $12,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Koontz Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Rowan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salisbury High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Koontz Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Salisbury
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Granite Quarry Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Knollwood Elementary
Standard public school
585 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Isenberg Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Hurley Elementary
Standard public school
466 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Dole Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Henderson High
Alternative education program
71 students 6.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Koontz Elementary
How many students attend Koontz Elementary?
Koontz Elementary has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salisbury, NC. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Koontz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Koontz Elementary is 15:1, which is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 Koontz Elementary?
94.4% of students at Koontz Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Koontz Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Koontz Elementary is African American at 50.2% of enrollment, in Salisbury, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Koontz Elementary?
Koontz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Koontz Elementary rank among schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Koontz Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Salisbury, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Rowan-Salisbury Schools?
Besides Koontz Elementary, Rowan-Salisbury Schools also operates Carson High (1,063 students), West Rowan High (988 students), and East Rowan High (986 students). See the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district page for the complete list.