- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · King, NC
Mount Olive Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Olive Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370438001734
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Olive Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in King · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Olive Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Olive Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in King, NC.
School address
District: Stokes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370438001734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Mount Olive Elementary School shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 370438001734 · King, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 18.6:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stokes High School (799 students)
Mount Olive Elementary School shrank from 328 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Mount Olive Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stokes Hi
West Stokes High School
799 students
- Chestnut Grove
Chestnut Grove Middle School
662 students
- South Stokes H
South Stokes High School
538 students
- Poplar Springs
Poplar Springs Elementary School
495 students
- Southeastern S
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
413 students
- This school 316
Mount Olive Elementary School
316 students
What this shows Mount Olive Elementary School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Olive Elementary School compares
Mount Olive Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 27% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,939
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 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Mount Olive Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stokes County Schools reports $12,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Olive Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stokes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Stokes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poplar Springs Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeastern Stokes Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Olive Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Olive Elementary School
How many students attend Mount Olive Elementary School?
Mount Olive Elementary School has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in King, NC. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Olive Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Olive Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mount Olive Elementary School?
48.2% of students at Mount Olive Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Olive Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Olive Elementary School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in King, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Olive Elementary School?
Mount Olive Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
How does Mount Olive Elementary School rank among public schools in King?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Olive Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in King, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in King on the city page.
What other schools are in Stokes County Schools?
Besides Mount Olive Elementary School, Stokes County Schools also operates West Stokes High School (799 students), Chestnut Grove Middle School (662 students), and South Stokes High School (538 students). See the Stokes County Schools district page for the complete list.