- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Micro, NC
Micro Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Micro Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370237003395
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Micro Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 404
- students enrolled
Micro Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237003395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Micro Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 370237003395 · Micro, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 12.2:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Micro Elementary held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Micro Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school 404
Micro Elementary
404 students
What this shows Micro Elementary reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Micro Elementary compares
Micro 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 1% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,352
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 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Micro Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Micro Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Micro Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Micro Elementary
How many students attend Micro Elementary?
Micro Elementary has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Micro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Micro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Micro Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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 Micro Elementary?
66.6% of students at Micro Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Micro Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Micro Elementary is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Micro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Micro Elementary?
Micro Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Micro Elementary, 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.