Enrollment
864
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370297003623
Mint Hill Elementary School — Matthews, NC
Federal NCES profile for Mint Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mint Hill Elementary School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mint Hill Elementary School reports 864 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% below the North Carolina average and 3% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools spends $15,997 per pupil district-wide, above the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.2% from local sources (property taxes), 52.1% from the state, and 15.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mint Hill Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 24% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 86% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 28% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,997
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 864 Top 86% in North Carolina — larger than 14% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.0% -24% vs state
NCES ID 370297003623
Student demographics
White 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
African American 28.2%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 30.2% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which includes Mint Hill Elementary School.
$15,997
Per student
+23%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 52.1%
Federal 15.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Mint Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Mint Hill Elementary School?
Mint Hill Elementary School has 864 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Matthews, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mint Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mint Hill Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mint Hill Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Mint Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mint Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mint Hill Elementary School is White at 30.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Matthews, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mint Hill Elementary School?
Mint Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.