- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsborough, NC
Pathways Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pathways Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370348002536
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathways Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Hillsborough · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathways Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Hillsborough, NC.
School address
District: Orange County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370348002536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Pathways Elementary held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370348002536 · Hillsborough, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 14.3:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High (1,161 students)
Pathways Elementary held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pathways Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High
Orange High
1,161 students
- Cedar Ridge Hi
Cedar Ridge High
1,148 students
- A L Stanback M
A L Stanback Middle
648 students
- Efland Cheeks
Efland Cheeks Elementary
532 students
- New Hope Eleme
New Hope Elementary
528 students
- This school 371
Pathways Elementary
371 students
What this shows Pathways Elementary reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathways Elementary compares
Pathways 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 24% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,399
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Pathways Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange County Schools reports $14,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pathways Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A L Stanback Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Efland Cheeks Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Hope Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pathways Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Hillsborough
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eno River Academy
Standard public school
828 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
River Park Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Hillsborough Elementary
Standard public school
435 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Grady Brown Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
261 students 10:1 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pathways Elementary
How many students attend Pathways Elementary?
Pathways Elementary has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsborough, NC. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathways Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 Pathways Elementary?
50.1% of students at Pathways Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathways Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pathways Elementary is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Hillsborough, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathways Elementary?
Pathways Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Pathways Elementary rank among schools in Hillsborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways Elementary ranks #4 of 6 schools in Hillsborough, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hillsborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange County Schools?
Besides Pathways Elementary, Orange County Schools also operates Orange High (1,161 students), Cedar Ridge High (1,148 students), and A L Stanback Middle (648 students). See the Orange County Schools district page for the complete list.