- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, NC
L B Yancey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for L B Yancey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370465001824
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L B Yancey Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 13
- schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
L B Yancey Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L B Yancey Elementary ranks #4 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC.
School address
District: Vance County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370465001824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
L B Yancey Elementary held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 370465001824 · Henderson, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 16.9:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Vance County High School (1,064 students)
L B Yancey Elementary held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
L B Yancey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vance County H
Vance County High School
1,064 students
- Vance County M
Vance County Middle School
755 students
- Dabney Element 385
Dabney Elementary
385 students
- Aycock Element 376
Aycock Elementary
376 students
- Clarke Element 364
Clarke Elementary
364 students
- This school 186
L B Yancey Elementary
186 students
What this shows L B Yancey Elementary reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How L B Yancey Elementary compares
L B Yancey 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.4%
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
$14,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
Two or More 5.9%
White 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, L B Yancey Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vance County Schools reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L B Yancey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vance County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vance County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dabney Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aycock Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarke Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L B Yancey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Henderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Henderson Collegiate
Standard public school
1,334 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Vance Charter School
Standard public school
956 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dabney Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 16:1 students per teacher
Aycock Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Clarke Elementary
Standard public school
364 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
E M Rollins Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 13.4:1 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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about L B Yancey Elementary
How many students attend L B Yancey Elementary?
L B Yancey Elementary has 186 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L B Yancey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at L B Yancey Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L B Yancey Elementary?
98.5% of students at L B Yancey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L B Yancey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at L B Yancey Elementary is African American at 56.5% of enrollment, in Henderson, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L B Yancey Elementary?
L B Yancey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 L B Yancey Elementary rank among schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, L B Yancey Elementary ranks #4 of 13 schools in Henderson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Vance County Schools?
Besides L B Yancey Elementary, Vance County Schools also operates Vance County High School (1,064 students), Vance County Middle School (755 students), and Dabney Elementary (385 students). See the Vance County Schools district page for the complete list.