Enrollment
554
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370405002850
Koontz Elementary — Salisbury, NC
Federal NCES profile for Koontz Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rowan-Salisbury Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Koontz Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Koontz Elementary reports 554 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 94.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% above the North Carolina average and 82% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 554 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rowan-Salisbury Schools spends $12,322 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.6% from local sources (property taxes), 60.4% from the state, and 21.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Koontz Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 43% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 32% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,322
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 554 Top 59% in North Carolina — larger than 41% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 94.4% +43% vs state
NCES ID 370405002850
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 554:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.2%
In-school suspensions 48
Out-of-school suspensions 44
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rowan-Salisbury Schools, which includes Koontz Elementary.
$12,322
Per student
-6%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.6%
State 60.4%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
Similar other schools in Salisbury
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Knollwood Elementary
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585 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Isenberg Elementary
Standard public school
509 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Hurley Elementary
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466 students 14:1 students per teacher
Dole Elementary
Standard public school
388 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Henderson High
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71 students 3.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Koontz Elementary
How many students attend Koontz Elementary?
Koontz Elementary has 554 students enrolled. It is a other school in Salisbury, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Koontz Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Koontz Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Salisbury, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Koontz Elementary?
Koontz Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.