- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · King, NC
Poplar Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Poplar Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370438003252
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poplar Springs Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in King · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Poplar Springs Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in King, NC.
School address
District: Stokes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370438003252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Poplar Springs Elementary School shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 370438003252 · King, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 17.7:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stokes High School (799 students)
Poplar Springs Elementary School shrank from 487 students in 2022-23 to 461 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Poplar Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stokes Hi
West Stokes High School
799 students
- Chestnut Grove
Chestnut Grove Middle School
662 students
- South Stokes H
South Stokes High School
538 students
- This school
Poplar Springs Elementary School
495 students
- Southeastern S
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
413 students
- King Elementar
King Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Poplar Springs Elementary School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poplar Springs Elementary School compares
Poplar Springs Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 22% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$12,939
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.2%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Poplar Springs Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stokes County Schools reports $12,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poplar Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stokes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Stokes High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeastern Stokes Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poplar Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in King
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poplar Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Poplar Springs Elementary School?
Poplar Springs Elementary School has 495 students enrolled. It is a public school in King, NC. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Springs Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poplar Springs Elementary School?
51.7% of students at Poplar Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poplar Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Poplar Springs Elementary School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in King, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poplar Springs Elementary School?
Poplar Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Poplar Springs Elementary School rank among schools in King?
By Resource Investment Index, Poplar Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in King, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in King on the city page.
What other schools are in Stokes County Schools?
Besides Poplar Springs Elementary School, Stokes County Schools also operates West Stokes High School (799 students), Chestnut Grove Middle School (662 students), and South Stokes High School (538 students). See the Stokes County Schools district page for the complete list.