- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntersville, NC
Long Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Long Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370297001236
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long Creek Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Huntersville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Long Creek Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Huntersville, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297001236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Long Creek Elementary held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 370297001236 · Huntersville, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 16:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Long Creek Elementary held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Long Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 527
Long Creek Elementary
527 students
What this shows Long Creek Elementary reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long Creek Elementary compares
Long Creek 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 20% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$12,198
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
White 8.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Long Creek Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Huntersville
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Huntersville Elementary
Standard public school
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North Academy of World Languages
Standard public school
668 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Torrence Creek Elementary
Standard public school
653 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Bonnie Cone Classical Academy
Standard public school
642 students
Grand Oak Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long Creek Elementary
How many students attend Long Creek Elementary?
Long Creek Elementary has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntersville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Creek Elementary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Long Creek Elementary?
52.7% of students at Long Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Long Creek Elementary is African American at 66.0% of enrollment, in Huntersville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long Creek Elementary?
Long Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Long Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Huntersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Long Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Huntersville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Huntersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Long Creek Elementary, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.