- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisburg, NC
Laurel Mill Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Mill Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370153000574
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Mill Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Louisburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Mill Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Mill Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Louisburg, NC.
School address
District: Franklin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370153000574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Laurel Mill Elementary shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 370153000574 · Louisburg, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 13.4:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklinton High (1,127 students)
Laurel Mill Elementary shrank from 314 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Laurel Mill Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklinton Hi
Franklinton High
1,127 students
- Bunn High
Bunn High
817 students
- Louisburg Magn
Louisburg Magnet High
630 students
- Bunn Middle
Bunn Middle
618 students
- Bunn Elementar
Bunn Elementary
600 students
- This school 281
Laurel Mill Elementary
281 students
What this shows Laurel Mill Elementary reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Mill Elementary compares
Laurel Mill 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$13,043
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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.6%
White 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Laurel Mill Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County Schools reports $13,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Mill Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisburg Magnet High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Mill Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Louisburg
3 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Mill Elementary
How many students attend Laurel Mill Elementary?
Laurel Mill Elementary has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisburg, NC. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Mill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Mill Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Mill Elementary?
73.9% of students at Laurel Mill Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Mill Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Mill Elementary is African American at 35.6% of enrollment, in Louisburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Mill Elementary?
Laurel Mill Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Laurel Mill Elementary rank among schools in Louisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Mill Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Louisburg, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County Schools?
Besides Laurel Mill Elementary, Franklin County Schools also operates Franklinton High (1,127 students), Bunn High (817 students), and Louisburg Magnet High (630 students). See the Franklin County Schools district page for the complete list.