- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Robersonville, NC
South Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370288001160
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Creek Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Robersonville · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Robersonville, NC.
School address
District: Martin County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370288001160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
South Creek Elementary held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 370288001160 · Robersonville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 18.7:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverside High (447 students)
South Creek Elementary held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverside High
Riverside High
447 students
- Williamston Pr
Williamston Primary
361 students
- This school
South Creek Elementary
337 students
- Riverside Midd
Riverside Middle
335 students
- E J Hayes Elem
E J Hayes Elementary
280 students
- South Creek Hi
South Creek High
236 students
What this shows South Creek Elementary reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Creek Elementary compares
South Creek 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$15,333
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.6%
White 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, South Creek Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Martin County Schools reports $15,333 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamston Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E J Hayes Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Creek High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Creek Elementary
How many students attend South Creek Elementary?
South Creek Elementary has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Robersonville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Creek Elementary is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Creek Elementary?
99.1% of students at South Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Creek Elementary is African American at 57.6% of enrollment, in Robersonville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Creek Elementary?
South Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 South Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Robersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Creek Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Robersonville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Martin County Schools?
Besides South Creek Elementary, Martin County Schools also operates Riverside High (447 students), Williamston Primary (361 students), and Riverside Middle (335 students). See the Martin County Schools district page for the complete list.