- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Matthews, NC
Mint Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mint Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370297003623
👥 S:T ratio 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mint Hill Elementary School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Matthews · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mint Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mint Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Matthews, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297003623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+296 students YoY
Mint Hill Elementary School grew from 530 students in 2022-23 to 826 in 2023-24 (+55.8%).
Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+296 students YoY 370297003623 · Matthews, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
864 enr · 22.2:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Mint Hill Elementary School grew from 530 students in 2022-23 to 826 in 2023-24 (+55.8%). Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mint Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 864
Mint Hill Elementary School
864 students
What this shows Mint Hill Elementary School reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mint Hill Elementary School compares
Mint Hill Elementary School 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 24% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,198
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Mint Hill Elementary School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mint Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mint Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Matthews
3 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 (~864 students)
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 an elementary school in Matthews, NC. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 826 (2023-24), up 296.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mint Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mint Hill Elementary School is 22.2:1, which is 41% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Matthews, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mint Hill Elementary School?
Mint Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mint Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Matthews?
By Resource Investment Index, Mint Hill Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Matthews, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Matthews on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Mint Hill Elementary School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.