- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincolnton, NC
Love Memorial Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Love Memorial Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370268001116
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Love Memorial Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Lincolnton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Love Memorial Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Love Memorial Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Lincolnton, NC.
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370268001116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Love Memorial Elementary held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370268001116 · Lincolnton, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 13.1:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lincoln High (1,126 students)
Love Memorial Elementary held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Love Memorial Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln High
1,126 students
- East Lincoln H
East Lincoln High
1,047 students
- Lincolnton Hig
Lincolnton High
797 students
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln Middle
774 students
- East Lincoln M
East Lincoln Middle
738 students
- This school 315
Love Memorial Elementary
315 students
What this shows Love Memorial Elementary reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Love Memorial Elementary compares
Love Memorial 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 76% | - | - |
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.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.1:1
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
14.6%
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
$10,722
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Love Memorial Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Schools reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Love Memorial Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincolnton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Love Memorial Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Lincolnton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Battleground Elementary
Standard public school
420 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Childers Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Ge Massey Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Pumpkin Center Primary
Standard public school
325 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
S Ray Lowder Elementary
Standard public school
306 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Asbury Academy
Alternative education program
34 students 4.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Love Memorial Elementary
How many students attend Love Memorial Elementary?
Love Memorial Elementary has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincolnton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Love Memorial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Love Memorial Elementary 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 Love Memorial Elementary?
67.5% of students at Love Memorial Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Love Memorial Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Love Memorial Elementary is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Lincolnton, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Love Memorial Elementary?
Love Memorial Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Love Memorial Elementary rank among schools in Lincolnton?
By Resource Investment Index, Love Memorial Elementary ranks #2 of 7 schools in Lincolnton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincolnton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Besides Love Memorial Elementary, Lincoln County Schools also operates North Lincoln High (1,126 students), East Lincoln High (1,047 students), and Lincolnton High (797 students). See the Lincoln County Schools district page for the complete list.