- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burnsville, NC
Micaville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Micaville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370507002029
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Micaville Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Micaville Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Micaville Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Burnsville, NC.
School address
District: Yancey County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370507002029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Micaville Elementary grew from 188 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370507002029 · Burnsville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 14.5:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Heritage High (642 students)
Micaville Elementary grew from 188 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Micaville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Herit
Mountain Heritage High
642 students
- Blue Ridge Ele
Blue Ridge Elementary
382 students
- Burnsville Ele
Burnsville Elementary
350 students
- East Yancey Mi
East Yancey Middle
259 students
- Cane River Mid 210
Cane River Middle
210 students
- This school 188
Micaville Elementary
188 students
What this shows Micaville Elementary reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Micaville Elementary compares
Micaville 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▼ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$14,455
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yancey County Schools reports $14,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Micaville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Heritage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Yancey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cane River Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Micaville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Burnsville
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 (~188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Micaville Elementary
How many students attend Micaville Elementary?
Micaville Elementary has 188 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burnsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Micaville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Micaville Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Micaville Elementary?
56.4% of students at Micaville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Micaville Elementary?
Micaville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Micaville Elementary rank among public schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Micaville Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Burnsville, 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 Burnsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Yancey County Schools?
Besides Micaville Elementary, Yancey County Schools also operates Mountain Heritage High (642 students), Blue Ridge Elementary (382 students), and Burnsville Elementary (350 students). See the Yancey County Schools district page for the complete list.