Enrollment
366
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, NC
Langdon C Kerr Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Langdon C Kerr Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370093000355
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Langdon C Kerr Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Langdon C Kerr Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Langdon C Kerr Elementary ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Clinton, NC.
School address
District: Clinton City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370093000355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Langdon C Kerr Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Langdon C Kerr Elementary
Langdon C Kerr Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Clinton, North Carolina, enrolling 366 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 366 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 464 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #142.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Clinton's public schools, it stands alongside Union Elementary (466 students): Langdon C Kerr Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 12.3:1).
Clinton City Schools also operates Clinton High (828 students) and Sampson Middle (703 students) alongside Langdon C Kerr Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Langdon C Kerr Elementary compares
Langdon C Kerr Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,956
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
African American 28.4%
White 17.8%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Langdon C Kerr Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton City Schools, which includes Langdon C Kerr Elementary.
$11,956
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 58.4%
Federal 22.4%
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.
How Langdon C Kerr Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sampson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler Avenue Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Langdon C Kerr Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Clinton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Langdon C Kerr Elementary
How many students attend Langdon C Kerr Elementary?
Langdon C Kerr Elementary has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Langdon C Kerr Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Langdon C Kerr Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Langdon C Kerr Elementary?
99.2% of students at Langdon C Kerr Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Langdon C Kerr Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Langdon C Kerr Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Clinton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Langdon C Kerr Elementary?
Langdon C Kerr Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Langdon C Kerr Elementary rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Langdon C Kerr Elementary ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Clinton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
Is Langdon C Kerr Elementary a good school?
Langdon C Kerr Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Clinton City Schools?
Besides Langdon C Kerr Elementary, Clinton City Schools also operates Clinton High (828 students), Sampson Middle (703 students), and Sunset Avenue Elementary (649 students). See the Clinton City Schools district page for the complete list.
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