- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawsonville, NC
Lawsonville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lawsonville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370438001735
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawsonville Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 118
- students enrolled
Lawsonville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Stokes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370438001735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Lawsonville Elementary School shrank from 118 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 370438001735 · Lawsonville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 13.1:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stokes High School (799 students)
Lawsonville Elementary School shrank from 118 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lawsonville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stokes Hi
West Stokes High School
799 students
- Chestnut Grove
Chestnut Grove Middle School
662 students
- South Stokes H
South Stokes High School
538 students
- Poplar Springs
Poplar Springs Elementary School
495 students
- Southeastern S
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
413 students
- This school 118
Lawsonville Elementary School
118 students
What this shows Lawsonville Elementary School reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawsonville Elementary School compares
Lawsonville Elementary School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 32% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$12,939
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 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stokes County Schools reports $12,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawsonville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stokes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Stokes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poplar Springs Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeastern Stokes Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawsonville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawsonville Elementary School
How many students attend Lawsonville Elementary School?
Lawsonville Elementary School has 118 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawsonville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawsonville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawsonville Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Lawsonville Elementary School?
44.9% of students at Lawsonville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawsonville Elementary School?
Lawsonville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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).
What other schools are in Stokes County Schools?
Besides Lawsonville Elementary School, Stokes County Schools also operates West Stokes High School (799 students), Chestnut Grove Middle School (662 students), and South Stokes High School (538 students). See the Stokes County Schools district page for the complete list.