- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raeford, NC
Scurlock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Scurlock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370225000972
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scurlock Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Raeford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Scurlock Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scurlock Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Raeford, NC.
School address
District: Hoke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370225000972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Scurlock Elementary shrank from 619 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 370225000972 · Raeford, NC Other · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 12.7:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoke County High (2,110 students)
Scurlock Elementary shrank from 619 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Scurlock Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoke County Hi
Hoke County High
2,110 students
- East Hoke Midd 771
East Hoke Middle
771 students
- West Hoke Midd 656
West Hoke Middle
656 students
- Upchurch Eleme 646
Upchurch Elementary
646 students
- Don D Steed El 628
Don D Steed Elementary
628 students
- This school 611
Scurlock Elementary
611 students
What this shows Scurlock Elementary reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scurlock Elementary compares
Scurlock Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$11,704
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 611 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
White 14.1%
Two or More 10.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Scurlock Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hoke County Schools reports $11,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scurlock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoke County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hoke Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upchurch Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don D Steed Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scurlock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Raeford
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Upchurch Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Don D Steed Elementary
Standard public school
628 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Rockfish Hoke Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
West Hoke Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
J W Turlington School
Alternative education program
26 students 5.2:1 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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scurlock Elementary
How many students attend Scurlock Elementary?
Scurlock Elementary has 611 students enrolled. It is a public school in Raeford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scurlock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Scurlock Elementary is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 19% 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 Scurlock Elementary?
99.5% of students at Scurlock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scurlock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Scurlock Elementary is African American at 36.7% of enrollment, in Raeford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scurlock Elementary?
Scurlock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Scurlock Elementary rank among schools in Raeford?
By Resource Investment Index, Scurlock Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in Raeford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Raeford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoke County Schools?
Besides Scurlock Elementary, Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students), East Hoke Middle (771 students), and West Hoke Middle (656 students). See the Hoke County Schools district page for the complete list.