- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Walnut Cove, NC
London Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for London Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370438001743
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
London Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Walnut Cove · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
London Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, London Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Walnut Cove, NC.
School address
District: Stokes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370438001743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
London Elementary School held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370438001743 · Walnut Cove, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 19.2:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stokes High School (799 students)
London Elementary School held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
London 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 230
London Elementary School
230 students
What this shows London Elementary School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How London Elementary School compares
London Elementary School 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▼ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
African American 13.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, London Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
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 London Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stokes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Stokes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poplar Springs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeastern Stokes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to London 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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about London Elementary School
How many students attend London Elementary School?
London Elementary School has 230 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Walnut Cove, NC. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at London Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at London Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 22% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at London Elementary School?
64.2% of students at London Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of London Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at London Elementary School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Walnut Cove, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for London Elementary School?
London Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
How does London Elementary School rank among public schools in Walnut Cove?
By Resource Investment Index, London Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Walnut Cove, 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 Walnut Cove on the city page.
What other schools are in Stokes County Schools?
Besides London 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.