Enrollment
373
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370462001801
Prospect Elementary — Monroe, NC
Federal NCES profile for Prospect Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 25
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prospect Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Prospect Elementary reports 373 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 30% below the North Carolina average and 10% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 373 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Union County Public Schools spends $11,790 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.9% from local sources (property taxes), 55.8% from the state, and 15.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prospect Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 30% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 30% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,790
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 373 Top 32% in North Carolina — larger than 68% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.5% -30% vs state
NCES ID 370462001801
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 373:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.0%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County Public Schools, which includes Prospect Elementary.
$11,790
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 55.8%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Union Academy
Standard public school
2,186 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Wesley Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Unionville Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Valley Primary School
Standard public school
563 students 14:1 students per teacher
Rocky River Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Sardis Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Prospect Elementary
How many students attend Prospect Elementary?
Prospect Elementary has 373 students enrolled. It is a other school in Monroe, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prospect Elementary?
46.5% 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 White at 74.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Monroe, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prospect Elementary?
Prospect Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.