- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Langdon C Kerr Elementary shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 370093000355 · Clinton, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 13.6:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High (828 students)
Langdon C Kerr Elementary shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Langdon C Kerr Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High
Clinton High
828 students
- Sampson Middle
Sampson Middle
703 students
- Sunset Avenue
Sunset Avenue Elementary
649 students
- Butler Avenue
Butler Avenue Elementary
469 students
- This school
Langdon C Kerr Elementary
366 students
What this shows Langdon C Kerr Elementary reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Langdon C Kerr Elementary compares
Langdon C Kerr Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,982
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
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.
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
District finance for Clinton City Schools reports $11,982 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~366 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 45.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.