- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsboro, NC
Pittsboro Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pittsboro Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370075000314
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsboro Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Pittsboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsboro Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsboro Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pittsboro, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075000314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Pittsboro Elementary held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 370075000314 · Pittsboro, NC Other · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 14:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
Pittsboro Elementary held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pittsboro 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
Pittsboro Elementary
503 students
What this shows Pittsboro Elementary reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsboro Elementary compares
Pittsboro 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 38% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
African American 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Pittsboro 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 Pittsboro Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Matthews High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsboro 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 Pittsboro
2 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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittsboro Elementary
How many students attend Pittsboro Elementary?
Pittsboro Elementary has 503 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsboro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsboro Elementary is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Pittsboro Elementary?
41.2% of students at Pittsboro Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsboro Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pittsboro Elementary is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Pittsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsboro Elementary?
Pittsboro Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Pittsboro Elementary rank among schools in Pittsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsboro Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pittsboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pittsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Pittsboro 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.