- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellerbe, NC
Mineral Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mineral Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370387001555
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mineral Springs Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 441
- students enrolled
Mineral Springs Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Richmond County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370387001555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Mineral Springs Elementary grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 370387001555 · Ellerbe, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 17.6:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Senior High (1,365 students)
Mineral Springs Elementary grew from 371 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mineral Springs Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Senio
Richmond Senior High
1,365 students
- Rockingham Mid
Rockingham Middle
606 students
- Fairview Heigh 480
Fairview Heights Elementary
480 students
- L J Bell Eleme 449
L J Bell Elementary
449 students
- This school 441
Mineral Springs Elementary
441 students
- East Rockingha 430
East Rockingham Elementary
430 students
What this shows Mineral Springs Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mineral Springs Elementary compares
Mineral Springs 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$12,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
African American 22.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Mineral Springs Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County Schools reports $12,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mineral Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockingham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L J Bell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mineral Springs Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mineral Springs Elementary
How many students attend Mineral Springs Elementary?
Mineral Springs Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellerbe, NC. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mineral Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mineral Springs Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mineral Springs Elementary?
99.2% of students at Mineral Springs Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mineral Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mineral Springs Elementary is White at 35.1% of enrollment, in Ellerbe, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mineral Springs Elementary?
Mineral Springs 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).
What other schools are in Richmond County Schools?
Besides Mineral Springs Elementary, Richmond County Schools also operates Richmond Senior High (1,365 students), Rockingham Middle (606 students), and Fairview Heights Elementary (480 students). See the Richmond County Schools district page for the complete list.