- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lumberton, NC
L Gilbert Carroll
Federal NCES profile for L Gilbert Carroll, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370393002235
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L Gilbert Carroll earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lumberton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
L Gilbert Carroll has class sizes larger than 86% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L Gilbert Carroll ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lumberton, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393002235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
L Gilbert Carroll grew from 464 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 370393002235 · Lumberton, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 19:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
L Gilbert Carroll grew from 464 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
L Gilbert Carroll in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton Seni
Lumberton Senior High
1,894 students
- Purnell Swett
Purnell Swett High
1,583 students
- Saint Pauls Hi
Saint Pauls High
1,142 students
- Red Springs Hi
Red Springs High
867 students
- Fairmont High
Fairmont High
780 students
- This school 494
L Gilbert Carroll
494 students
What this shows L Gilbert Carroll reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How L Gilbert Carroll compares
L Gilbert Carroll 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.1%
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
19:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$12,767
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.1%
White 10.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, L Gilbert Carroll is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Public Schools of Robeson County reports $12,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L Gilbert Carroll Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L Gilbert Carroll's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Lumberton
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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about L Gilbert Carroll
How many students attend L Gilbert Carroll?
L Gilbert Carroll has 494 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lumberton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L Gilbert Carroll?
The student-teacher ratio at L Gilbert Carroll is 19:1, which is 20% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L Gilbert Carroll?
98.1% of students at L Gilbert Carroll are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L Gilbert Carroll?
The largest demographic group at L Gilbert Carroll is African American at 41.3% of enrollment, in Lumberton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L Gilbert Carroll?
L Gilbert Carroll has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Gilbert Carroll rank among elementary schools in Lumberton?
By Resource Investment Index, L Gilbert Carroll ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lumberton, 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 Lumberton on the city page.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides L Gilbert Carroll, Public Schools of Robeson County also operates Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students), Purnell Swett High (1,583 students), and Saint Pauls High (1,142 students). See the Public Schools of Robeson County district page for the complete list.