- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norwood, NC
Norwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Norwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370432001714
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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
Norwood Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Norwood · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwood Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Norwood, NC.
School address
District: Stanly County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370432001714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Norwood Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370432001714 · Norwood, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 16.1:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stanly High (800 students)
Norwood Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Norwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stanly Hi
West Stanly High
800 students
- West Stanly Mi
West Stanly Middle School
662 students
- North Stanly H
North Stanly High
568 students
- Locust Element
Locust Elementary
563 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
525 students
- This school
Norwood Elementary
354 students
What this shows Norwood Elementary reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwood Elementary compares
Norwood 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 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
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% 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
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$10,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
13
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Norwood Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanly County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Stanly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwood Elementary
How many students attend Norwood Elementary?
Norwood Elementary has 354 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norwood, NC. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwood Elementary?
99.1% of students at Norwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Norwood Elementary is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Norwood, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwood Elementary?
Norwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Norwood Elementary rank among public schools in Norwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Norwood, 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 Norwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Stanly County Schools?
Besides Norwood Elementary, Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students), West Stanly Middle School (662 students), and North Stanly High (568 students). See the Stanly County Schools district page for the complete list.