- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Grange, NC
La Grange Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Grange Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370261001089
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Grange Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in La Grange · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
La Grange Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Grange Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in La Grange, NC.
School address
District: Lenoir County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370261001089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
La Grange Elementary held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370261001089 · La Grange, NC Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 17.1:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lenoir High (957 students)
La Grange Elementary held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
La Grange Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lenoir H
North Lenoir High
957 students
- Contentnea-Sav
Contentnea-Savannah School
789 students
- South Lenoir H
South Lenoir High
721 students
- Kinston High
Kinston High
659 students
- Woodington Mid
Woodington Middle
584 students
- This school
La Grange Elementary
547 students
What this shows La Grange Elementary reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Grange Elementary compares
La Grange 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$12,902
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 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
White 23.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, La Grange Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lenoir County Public Schools reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Grange Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Contentnea-Savannah School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinston High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Grange Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Grange Elementary
How many students attend La Grange Elementary?
La Grange Elementary has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Grange, NC. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Grange Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Grange Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Grange Elementary?
99.4% of students at La Grange Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Grange Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Grange Elementary is African American at 43.1% of enrollment, in La Grange, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Grange Elementary?
La Grange Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 La Grange Elementary rank among public schools in La Grange?
By Resource Investment Index, La Grange Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in La Grange, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Besides La Grange Elementary, Lenoir County Public Schools also operates North Lenoir High (957 students), Contentnea-Savannah School (789 students), and South Lenoir High (721 students). See the Lenoir County Public Schools district page for the complete list.