- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Siler City, NC
Siler City Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Siler City Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370075000315
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Siler City Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Siler City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Siler City Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Siler City Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Siler City, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075000315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Siler City Elementary held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370075000315 · Siler City, NC Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 13.1:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
Siler City Elementary held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.9 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Siler City Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaforth High
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- Jordan Matthew
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- This school
Siler City Elementary
591 students
What this shows Siler City Elementary reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Siler City Elementary compares
Siler City 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.2%
African American 15.4%
White 10.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Siler City Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Siler City Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Matthews High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Siler City Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Siler City
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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Siler City Elementary
How many students attend Siler City Elementary?
Siler City Elementary has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Siler City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siler City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Siler City Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Siler City Elementary?
76.1% of students at Siler City Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Siler City Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Siler City Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment, in Siler City, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Siler City Elementary?
Siler City Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Siler City Elementary rank among schools in Siler City?
By Resource Investment Index, Siler City Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Siler City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Siler City on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Siler City Elementary, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Jordan Matthews High (848 students), and Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.