Enrollment
864
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+41% 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
What stands out at Mint Hill Elementary School
Mint Hill Elementary School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Matthews, North Carolina, enrolling 864 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 93% of North Carolina schools and 41% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 864 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 405 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #405, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 73/100).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Matthews's elementary schools, it stands alongside Matthews Charter Academy (771 students): Mint Hill Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.2:1 vs 20.8:1).
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students) and Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students) alongside Mint Hill Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mint Hill Elementary School compares
Mint Hill Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which includes Mint Hill Elementary School.
$11,853
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~864 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
Next steps
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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 an 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 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.
Is Mint Hill Elementary School a good school?
Mint Hill Elementary School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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