- Enrollment
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Lake, NC
Overhills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Overhills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370201002995
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overhills Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Spring Lake · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Overhills Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overhills Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Spring Lake, NC.
School address
District: Harnett County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370201002995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Overhills Elementary held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.4 → 63.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 370201002995 · Spring Lake, NC Other · MID · TRAD
866 enr · 13.3:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Overhills High (1,981 students)
Overhills Elementary held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.4 → 63.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Overhills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Overhills High
Overhills High
1,981 students
- Harnett Centra
Harnett Central High
1,522 students
- Western Harnet
Western Harnett High
1,324 students
- Triton High
Triton High
1,274 students
- Benhaven Eleme
Benhaven Elementary
1,065 students
- This school
Overhills Elementary
866 students
What this shows Overhills Elementary reports 866 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overhills Elementary compares
Overhills 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 29% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$10,877
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.4%
African American 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 13.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 31.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.0, Overhills Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harnett County Schools reports $10,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Overhills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harnett Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Harnett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Triton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benhaven Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overhills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,522
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Spring Lake
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~866 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overhills Elementary
How many students attend Overhills Elementary?
Overhills Elementary has 866 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Lake, NC. CCD year-over-year: 930 (2022-23) → 897 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overhills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Overhills Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Overhills Elementary?
46.7% of students at Overhills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overhills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Overhills Elementary is White at 31.4% of enrollment, in Spring Lake, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overhills Elementary?
Overhills 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 Overhills Elementary rank among public schools in Spring Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Overhills Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Spring Lake, 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 Spring Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Harnett County Schools?
Besides Overhills Elementary, Harnett County Schools also operates Overhills High (1,981 students), Harnett Central High (1,522 students), and Western Harnett High (1,324 students). See the Harnett County Schools district page for the complete list.