- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conover, NC
Lyle Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lyle Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370069002573
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyle Creek Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Conover · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyle Creek Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyle Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Conover, NC.
School address
District: Catawba County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370069002573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Lyle Creek Elementary held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370069002573 · Conover, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.9:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Stephens High (1,268 students)
Lyle Creek Elementary held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lyle Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saint Stephens
Saint Stephens High
1,268 students
- Bandys High
Bandys High
935 students
- Fred T Foard H
Fred T Foard High
930 students
- Maiden High
Maiden High
852 students
- Bunker Hill Hi
Bunker Hill High
845 students
- This school 458
Lyle Creek Elementary
458 students
What this shows Lyle Creek Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyle Creek Elementary compares
Lyle 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$11,487
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Asian 23.8%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 3.1%
Largest group: White at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Lyle Creek Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catawba County Schools reports $11,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyle Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Stephens High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bandys High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred T Foard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maiden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyle Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Conover
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyle Creek Elementary
How many students attend Lyle Creek Elementary?
Lyle Creek Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conover, NC. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyle Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyle Creek Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Lyle Creek Elementary?
67.3% of students at Lyle Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyle Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lyle Creek Elementary is White at 36.5% of enrollment, in Conover, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyle Creek Elementary?
Lyle Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lyle Creek Elementary rank among schools in Conover?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyle Creek Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Conover, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conover on the city page.
What other schools are in Catawba County Schools?
Besides Lyle Creek Elementary, Catawba County Schools also operates Saint Stephens High (1,268 students), Bandys High (935 students), and Fred T Foard High (930 students). See the Catawba County Schools district page for the complete list.