- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conover, NC
Saint Stephens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Saint Stephens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370069000289
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Stephens Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Conover · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Stephens Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Stephens Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Conover, NC.
School address
District: Catawba County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370069000289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Saint Stephens Elementary held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 370069000289 · Conover, NC Other · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 14.2:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Stephens High (1,268 students)
Saint Stephens Elementary held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Saint Stephens Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saint Stephens
Saint Stephens High
1,268 students
- Bandys High
Bandys High
935 students
- Fred T Foard H
Fred T Foard High
930 students
- Maiden High
Maiden High
852 students
- Bunker Hill Hi
Bunker Hill High
845 students
- This school
Saint Stephens Elementary
711 students
What this shows Saint Stephens Elementary reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saint Stephens Elementary compares
Saint Stephens 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 7% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$11,487
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
White 27.3%
African American 20.5%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 6.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Saint Stephens Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catawba County Schools reports $11,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saint Stephens Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Stephens High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bandys High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred T Foard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maiden High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Stephens Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Conover
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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saint Stephens Elementary
How many students attend Saint Stephens Elementary?
Saint Stephens Elementary has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conover, NC. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Stephens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Stephens Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Saint Stephens Elementary?
70.5% of students at Saint Stephens Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Stephens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Saint Stephens Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment, in Conover, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Stephens Elementary?
Saint Stephens Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Saint Stephens Elementary rank among schools in Conover?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Stephens Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Conover, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Conover on the city page.
What other schools are in Catawba County Schools?
Besides Saint Stephens Elementary, Catawba County Schools also operates Saint Stephens High (1,268 students), Bandys High (935 students), and Fred T Foard High (930 students). See the Catawba County Schools district page for the complete list.