- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel Hill, NC
Laurel Hill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Hill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370420001689
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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
Laurel Hill Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 662
- students enrolled
Laurel Hill Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Scotland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370420001689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Laurel Hill Elementary held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370420001689 · Laurel Hill, NC Other · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 13.2:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotland High School (1,294 students)
Laurel Hill Elementary held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Laurel Hill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotland High
Scotland High School
1,294 students
- This school
Laurel Hill Elementary
662 students
- South Johnson
South Johnson Elementary
654 students
- Spring Hill Mi
Spring Hill Middle
593 students
- Carver Middle
Carver Middle
563 students
- Wagram Element 508
Wagram Elementary
508 students
What this shows Laurel Hill Elementary reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Hill Elementary compares
Laurel Hill 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$13,710
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 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.7%
White 25.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Laurel Hill Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scotland County Schools reports $13,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Hill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Johnson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wagram Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Hill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Hill Elementary
How many students attend Laurel Hill Elementary?
Laurel Hill Elementary has 662 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel Hill, NC. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Hill Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Laurel Hill Elementary?
99.5% of students at Laurel Hill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Hill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Hill Elementary is African American at 42.7% of enrollment, in Laurel Hill, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Hill Elementary?
Laurel Hill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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).
What other schools are in Scotland County Schools?
Besides Laurel Hill Elementary, Scotland County Schools also operates Scotland High School (1,294 students), South Johnson Elementary (654 students), and Spring Hill Middle (593 students). See the Scotland County Schools district page for the complete list.