- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, NC
Prospect Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Prospect Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370462001801
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prospect Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- 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 #4 of 14 schools in Monroe, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462001801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Prospect Elementary grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 370462001801 · Monroe, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 14.9:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Prospect Elementary grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 29.0 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
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school 373
Prospect Elementary
373 students
What this shows Prospect Elementary reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prospect Elementary compares
Prospect Elementary is a growing 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 | 46.5% | ▼ 30% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 68% | - | - |
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.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
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
30.0%
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
$11,340
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Prospect Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Union Academy
Standard public school
2,186 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Wesley Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Unionville Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Valley Primary School
Standard public school
563 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Rocky River Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Sardis Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 13.2:1 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prospect Elementary
How many students attend Prospect Elementary?
Prospect Elementary has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, NC. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), up 23.
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?
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% of enrollment, in Monroe, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prospect Elementary?
Prospect 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 Prospect Elementary rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Elementary ranks #4 of 14 schools in Monroe, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Prospect Elementary, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.