Enrollment
283
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roxboro, NC
North End Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North End Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370363001481
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North End Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Roxboro · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North End Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North End Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Roxboro, NC.
School address
District: Person County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370363001481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North End Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at North End Elementary
North End Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Roxboro, North Carolina, enrolling 283 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.2:1 is larger than about 90% of North Carolina schools and 28% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 283 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 313 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and White (38%) (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Roxboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stories Creek Elementary (397 students): North End Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 14.2:1).
Person County Schools also operates Person High (1,165 students) and Helena Elementary (512 students) alongside North End 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 North End Elementary compares
North End 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$13,423
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
African American 40.6%
White 37.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, North End 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 Person County Schools, which includes North End Elementary.
$13,423
Per student
+12%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 55.0%
Federal 21.7%
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 North End Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helena Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North End Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Roxboro
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stories Creek Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Bethel Hill Charter
Standard public school
344 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
North Elementary
Standard public school
174 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Carolina Community Academy
Standard public school
91 students 30.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~283 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North End Elementary
How many students attend North End Elementary?
North End Elementary has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roxboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North End Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North End Elementary is 20.2:1, which is 28% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North End Elementary?
98.2% of students at North End Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North End Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North End Elementary is African American at 40.6% of enrollment, in Roxboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North End Elementary?
North End Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North End Elementary rank among elementary schools in Roxboro?
By Resource Investment Index, North End Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Roxboro, 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 Roxboro on the city page.
Is North End Elementary a good school?
North End Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Person County Schools?
Besides North End Elementary, Person County Schools also operates Person High (1,165 students), Helena Elementary (512 students), and South Elementary (463 students). See the Person County Schools district page for the complete list.
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