Enrollment
950
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Angier, NC
Mcgee's Crossroads Elem
Federal NCES profile for Mcgee's Crossroads Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370237002389
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcgee's Crossroads Elem earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Angier · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcgee's Crossroads Elem has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgee's Crossroads Elem ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Angier, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237002389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcgee's Crossroads Elem compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcgee's Crossroads Elem
Mcgee's Crossroads Elem is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Angier, North Carolina, enrolling 950 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 950 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 342 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #128.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 475 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Angier's public schools, it stands alongside North Harnett Primary (329 students): Mcgee's Crossroads Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 12.2:1).
Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students) and Clayton High (1,929 students) alongside Mcgee's Crossroads Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcgee's Crossroads Elem compares
Mcgee's Crossroads Elem on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 950 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
950
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Mcgee's Crossroads Elem is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnston County Public Schools, which includes Mcgee's Crossroads Elem.
$10,788
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 62.2%
Federal 17.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcgee's Crossroads Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcgee's Crossroads Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Angier
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~950 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcgee's Crossroads Elem
How many students attend Mcgee's Crossroads Elem?
Mcgee's Crossroads Elem has 950 students enrolled. It is a public school in Angier, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgee's Crossroads Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgee's Crossroads Elem is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcgee's Crossroads Elem?
50.6% of students at Mcgee's Crossroads Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgee's Crossroads Elem?
The largest demographic group at Mcgee's Crossroads Elem is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in Angier, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgee's Crossroads Elem?
Mcgee's Crossroads Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcgee's Crossroads Elem rank among public schools in Angier?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgee's Crossroads Elem ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Angier, 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 Angier on the city page.
Is Mcgee's Crossroads Elem a good school?
Mcgee's Crossroads Elem earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Mcgee's Crossroads Elem, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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