- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ronda, NC
Ronda-Clingman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ronda-Clingman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370495001984
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronda-Clingman Elementary School earns 48/100 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.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ronda · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronda-Clingman 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, Ronda-Clingman Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ronda, NC.
School address
District: Wilkes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370495001984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ronda-Clingman Elementary School held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 370495001984 · Ronda, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 17.7:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilkes Central High School (719 students)
Ronda-Clingman Elementary School held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ronda-Clingman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilkes Central
Wilkes Central High School
719 students
- Millers Creek
Millers Creek Elementary School
699 students
- West Wilkes Hi
West Wilkes High School
582 students
- North Wilkes H
North Wilkes High School
578 students
- Central Wilkes
Central Wilkes Middle School
564 students
- This school
Ronda-Clingman Elementary School
318 students
What this shows Ronda-Clingman Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronda-Clingman Elementary School compares
Ronda-Clingman Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 75% | - | - |
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.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,150
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Ronda-Clingman Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilkes County Schools reports $12,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ronda-Clingman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millers Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Wilkes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Wilkes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Wilkes Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronda-Clingman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ronda-Clingman Elementary School
How many students attend Ronda-Clingman Elementary School?
Ronda-Clingman Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ronda, NC. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronda-Clingman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronda-Clingman 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 Ronda-Clingman Elementary School?
99.0% of students at Ronda-Clingman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronda-Clingman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ronda-Clingman Elementary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Ronda, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronda-Clingman Elementary School?
Ronda-Clingman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ronda-Clingman Elementary School rank among public schools in Ronda?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronda-Clingman Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ronda, 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 Wilkes County Schools?
Besides Ronda-Clingman Elementary School, Wilkes County Schools also operates Wilkes Central High School (719 students), Millers Creek Elementary School (699 students), and West Wilkes High School (582 students). See the Wilkes County Schools district page for the complete list.