- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maiden, NC
Maiden Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Maiden Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370069000284
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maiden Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Maiden · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maiden Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maiden Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Maiden, NC.
School address
District: Catawba County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370069000284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Maiden Elementary grew from 499 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 34.4 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 370069000284 · Maiden, NC Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 16.5:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Stephens High (1,268 students)
Maiden Elementary grew from 499 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE held 34.4 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Maiden 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
Maiden Elementary
562 students
What this shows Maiden Elementary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maiden Elementary compares
Maiden Elementary is a growing 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 13% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Maiden Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Maiden Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Stephens High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bandys High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred T Foard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maiden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maiden 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
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maiden Elementary
How many students attend Maiden Elementary?
Maiden Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maiden, NC. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maiden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Maiden Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maiden Elementary?
57.1% of students at Maiden Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maiden Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Maiden Elementary is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Maiden, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maiden Elementary?
Maiden Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Maiden Elementary rank among public schools in Maiden?
By Resource Investment Index, Maiden Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Maiden, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Catawba County Schools?
Besides Maiden 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.