- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mooresville, NC
Lakeshore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lakeshore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370231002463
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeshore Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeshore Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Elementary ranks #1 of 9 schools in Mooresville, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231002463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lakeshore Elementary held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370231002463 · Mooresville, NC Other · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 14:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Norman High (1,905 students)
Lakeshore Elementary held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lakeshore Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Norman Hi
Lake Norman High
1,905 students
- South Iredell
South Iredell High
1,768 students
- Statesville Hi
Statesville High
991 students
- North Iredell
North Iredell High
983 students
- Troutman Eleme
Troutman Elementary
902 students
- This school 658
Lakeshore Elementary
658 students
What this shows Lakeshore Elementary reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeshore Elementary compares
Lakeshore 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 64% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$11,291
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
Counselors6.7 FTE
Per 99 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Lakeshore Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iredell-Statesville Schools reports $11,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeshore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeshore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Mooresville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Standard public school
1,888 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Langtree Charter Academy
Standard public school
1,376 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Coddle Creek Elementary
Standard public school
808 students 18:1 students per teacher
Shepherd Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lake Norman Elementary
Standard public school
641 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Woodland Heights Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 13.8:1 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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore Elementary
How many students attend Lakeshore Elementary?
Lakeshore Elementary has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mooresville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Elementary is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Lakeshore Elementary?
24.0% of students at Lakeshore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeshore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lakeshore Elementary is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Mooresville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeshore Elementary?
Lakeshore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Lakeshore Elementary rank among schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Elementary ranks #1 of 9 schools in Mooresville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mooresville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides Lakeshore Elementary, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), South Iredell High (1,768 students), and Statesville High (991 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.