- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Shuford Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 370336001403 · Conover, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 14.9:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton-Conover High (724 students)
Shuford Elementary held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Shuford Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton-Conover
Newton-Conover High
724 students
- Newton-Conover
Newton-Conover Middle
559 students
- This school
Shuford Elementary
402 students
- North Newton E
North Newton Elementary
388 students
- South Newton E
South Newton Elementary
328 students
- Discovery High 146
Discovery High School
146 students
What this shows Shuford Elementary reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shuford Elementary compares
Shuford 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,359
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 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.
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
District finance for Newton Conover City Schools reports $12,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~402 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.