- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maxton, NC
Prospect Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prospect Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370393001583
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prospect Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Maxton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Prospect Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Maxton, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393001583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Prospect Elementary shrank from 848 students in 2022-23 to 805 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 370393001583 · Maxton, NC Other · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 14.9:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
Prospect Elementary shrank from 848 students in 2022-23 to 805 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Prospect Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton Seni
Lumberton Senior High
1,894 students
- Purnell Swett
Purnell Swett High
1,583 students
- Saint Pauls Hi
Saint Pauls High
1,142 students
- Red Springs Hi
Red Springs High
867 students
- Fairmont High
Fairmont High
780 students
- This school
Prospect Elementary
775 students
What this shows Prospect Elementary reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prospect Elementary compares
Prospect Elementary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$12,767
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 90.8%
Two or More 3.4%
White 2.2%
African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Prospect Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Public Schools of Robeson County reports $12,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prospect Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Springs High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prospect Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Maxton
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prospect Elementary
How many students attend Prospect Elementary?
Prospect Elementary has 775 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maxton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 Prospect Elementary?
99.6% of students at Prospect Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prospect Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Prospect Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 90.8% of enrollment, in Maxton, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prospect Elementary?
Prospect Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Prospect Elementary rank among schools in Maxton?
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Maxton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides Prospect Elementary, Public Schools of Robeson County also operates Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students), Purnell Swett High (1,583 students), and Saint Pauls High (1,142 students). See the Public Schools of Robeson County district page for the complete list.