- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisburg, NC
Royal Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Royal Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370153002628
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royal Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Louisburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Royal Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Louisburg, NC.
School address
District: Franklin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370153002628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Royal Elementary held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 370153002628 · Louisburg, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 12.5:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklinton High (1,127 students)
Royal Elementary held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Royal Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklinton Hi
Franklinton High
1,127 students
- Bunn High
Bunn High
817 students
- Louisburg Magn
Louisburg Magnet High
630 students
- Bunn Middle
Bunn Middle
618 students
- Bunn Elementar
Bunn Elementary
600 students
- This school 349
Royal Elementary
349 students
What this shows Royal Elementary reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royal Elementary compares
Royal Elementary 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$13,043
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
African American 29.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Royal Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin County Schools reports $13,043 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Royal Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklinton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louisburg Magnet High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royal Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Louisburg
3 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Royal Elementary
How many students attend Royal Elementary?
Royal Elementary has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisburg, NC. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Royal Elementary?
68.3% of students at Royal Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royal Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Royal Elementary is White at 34.1% of enrollment, in Louisburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royal Elementary?
Royal Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Royal Elementary rank among schools in Louisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Royal Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Louisburg, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County Schools?
Besides Royal Elementary, Franklin County Schools also operates Franklinton High (1,127 students), Bunn High (817 students), and Louisburg Magnet High (630 students). See the Franklin County Schools district page for the complete list.