Enrollment
543
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mocksville, NC
Mocksville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mocksville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370117000487
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mocksville Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Mocksville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mocksville Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mocksville Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Mocksville, NC.
School address
District: Davie County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370117000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mocksville Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mocksville Elementary
Mocksville Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mocksville, North Carolina, enrolling 543 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.1% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 543 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 480 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #287.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 543 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mocksville's public schools, it stands alongside Pinebrook Elementary (472 students): Mocksville Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 15.2:1).
Davie County Schools also operates Davie County High (1,819 students) and Shady Grove Elementary (492 students) alongside Mocksville Elementary.
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 Mocksville Elementary compares
Mocksville Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▼ 7% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$11,624
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 56.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Mocksville Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davie County Schools, which includes Mocksville Elementary.
$11,624
Per student
-3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 59.6%
Federal 16.5%
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 Mocksville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davie County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Davie Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinebrook Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cooleemee Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mocksville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Mocksville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pinebrook Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Cornatzer Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
William R Davie Elementary
Standard public school
371 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Central Davie Academy
Alternative education program
19 students 3.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~543 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mocksville Elementary
How many students attend Mocksville Elementary?
Mocksville Elementary has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mocksville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mocksville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mocksville Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Mocksville Elementary?
61.1% of students at Mocksville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mocksville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mocksville Elementary is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Mocksville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mocksville Elementary?
Mocksville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mocksville Elementary rank among schools in Mocksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mocksville Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Mocksville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mocksville on the city page.
Is Mocksville Elementary a good school?
Mocksville Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 Davie County Schools?
Besides Mocksville Elementary, Davie County Schools also operates Davie County High (1,819 students), Shady Grove Elementary (492 students), and South Davie Middle (492 students). See the Davie County Schools district page for the complete list.
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