- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Southern Pines, NC
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcdeeds Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370309003505
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Southern Pines · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdeeds Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Southern Pines, NC.
School address
District: Moore County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370309003505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary grew from 625 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 370309003505 · Southern Pines, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 18.6:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinecrest High (2,290 students)
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary grew from 625 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinecrest High
Pinecrest High
2,290 students
- Union Pines Hi
Union Pines High
1,462 students
- West Pine Midd 717
West Pine Middle
717 students
- This school 707
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
707 students
- Aberdeen Eleme 675
Aberdeen Elementary
675 students
- Southern Middl 620
Southern Middle
620 students
What this shows Mcdeeds Creek Elementary reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdeeds Creek Elementary compares
Mcdeeds Creek 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 74% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$11,374
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 707 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 5.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Mcdeeds Creek Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moore County Schools reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdeeds Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Pines High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Pine Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdeeds Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Southern Pines
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~707 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
How many students attend Mcdeeds Creek Elementary?
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary has 707 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Southern Pines, NC. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdeeds Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdeeds Creek Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdeeds Creek Elementary?
17.3% of students at Mcdeeds Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdeeds Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcdeeds Creek Elementary is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Southern Pines, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdeeds Creek Elementary?
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mcdeeds Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Southern Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdeeds Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Southern Pines, 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 Southern Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Moore County Schools?
Besides Mcdeeds Creek Elementary, Moore County Schools also operates Pinecrest High (2,290 students), Union Pines High (1,462 students), and West Pine Middle (717 students). See the Moore County Schools district page for the complete list.