- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chapel Hill, NC
North Chatham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Chatham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370075002288
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Chatham Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Chapel Hill · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Chatham Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Chatham Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Chapel Hill, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075002288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
North Chatham Elementary held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 370075002288 · Chapel Hill, NC Other · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 15.1:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
North Chatham Elementary held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Chatham Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaforth High
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- Jordan Matthew
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- This school
North Chatham Elementary
588 students
What this shows North Chatham Elementary reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Chatham Elementary compares
North Chatham Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 55% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 6.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, North Chatham Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Chatham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Matthews High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Chatham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Chapel Hill
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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New Hope Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Woods Charter
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515 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Mcdougle Elementary
Standard public school
497 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Rashkis Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Seawell Elementary
Standard public school
416 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Chatham Elementary
How many students attend North Chatham Elementary?
North Chatham Elementary has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chapel Hill, NC. CCD year-over-year: 616 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Chatham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Chatham Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 North Chatham Elementary?
30.0% of students at North Chatham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Chatham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Chatham Elementary is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Chapel Hill, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Chatham Elementary?
North Chatham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
How does North Chatham Elementary rank among schools in Chapel Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, North Chatham Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Chapel Hill, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chapel Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides North Chatham Elementary, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Jordan Matthews High (848 students), and Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.