- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nebo, NC
Nebo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nebo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370294001180
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nebo Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 354
- students enrolled
Nebo Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Mcdowell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370294001180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Nebo Elementary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370294001180 · Nebo, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 14.8:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcdowell High School (1,379 students)
Nebo Elementary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Nebo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcdowell High
Mcdowell High School
1,379 students
- West Mcdowell 550
West Mcdowell Middle School
550 students
- Glenwood Eleme 435
Glenwood Elementary School
435 students
- East Mcdowell 392
East Mcdowell Middle School
392 students
- West Marion El 390
West Marion Elementary School
390 students
- This school 354
Nebo Elementary School
354 students
What this shows Nebo Elementary School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nebo Elementary School compares
Nebo Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$13,112
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Nebo Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcdowell County Schools reports $13,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nebo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Mcdowell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Mcdowell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Marion Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nebo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nebo Elementary School
How many students attend Nebo Elementary School?
Nebo Elementary School has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nebo, NC. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nebo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nebo Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Nebo Elementary School?
73.7% of students at Nebo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nebo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nebo Elementary School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Nebo, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nebo Elementary School?
Nebo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Mcdowell County Schools?
Besides Nebo Elementary School, Mcdowell County Schools also operates Mcdowell High School (1,379 students), West Mcdowell Middle School (550 students), and Glenwood Elementary School (435 students). See the Mcdowell County Schools district page for the complete list.