Enrollment
850
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370297002170
Reedy Creek Elementary — Charlotte, NC
Federal NCES profile for Reedy Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 9
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: Charlotte-Mecklenburg 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)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reedy Creek 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
Reedy Creek Elementary reports 850 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 53.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% above the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% below the North Carolina average and 5% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 425 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools spends $15,997 per pupil district-wide, above the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.2% from local sources (property taxes), 52.1% from the state, and 15.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), 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 Reedy Creek 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 18% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 85% | — | — |
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
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 18% 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
19:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$15,997
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 425 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 850 Top 85% in North Carolina — larger than 15% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.4% -18% vs state
NCES ID 370297002170
Student demographics
African American 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
White 6.9%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 425:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.4%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which includes Reedy Creek Elementary.
$15,997
Per student
+23%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 52.1%
Federal 15.6%
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
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
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Northwest School of the Arts
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Jackson Day School
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Reedy Creek Elementary
How many students attend Reedy Creek Elementary?
Reedy Creek Elementary has 850 students enrolled. It is a other school in Charlotte, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reedy Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Reedy Creek Elementary is 19:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reedy Creek Elementary?
54.4% of students at Reedy Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reedy Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Reedy Creek Elementary is African American at 48.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Charlotte, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reedy Creek Elementary?
Reedy Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) 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.