Enrollment
402
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Conover, NC
Shuford Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shuford Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370336001403
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shuford Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Conover · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shuford Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shuford Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Conover, NC.
School address
District: Newton Conover City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370336001403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shuford Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shuford Elementary
Shuford Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Conover, North Carolina, enrolling 402 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 384 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Conover's public schools, it stands alongside Saint Stephens Elementary (711 students): Shuford Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.2:1).
Newton Conover City Schools also operates Newton-Conover High (724 students) and Newton-Conover Middle (559 students) alongside Shuford Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shuford Elementary compares
Shuford Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 24% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,901
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 11.7%
African American 6.5%
Largest group: White at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Shuford Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton Conover City Schools, which includes Shuford Elementary.
$11,901
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 58.9%
Federal 20.4%
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.
How Shuford Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Conover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton-Conover Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Newton Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Newton Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shuford Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Conover
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Shuford Elementary
How many students attend Shuford Elementary?
Shuford Elementary has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Conover, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shuford Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shuford Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 Shuford Elementary?
50.4% of students at Shuford Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shuford Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shuford Elementary is White at 40.0% of enrollment, in Conover, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shuford Elementary?
Shuford Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shuford Elementary rank among schools in Conover?
By Resource Investment Index, Shuford Elementary ranks #1 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.
Is Shuford Elementary a good school?
Shuford Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newton Conover City Schools?
Besides Shuford Elementary, Newton Conover City Schools also operates Newton-Conover High (724 students), Newton-Conover Middle (559 students), and North Newton Elementary (388 students). See the Newton Conover City Schools district page for the complete list.
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