- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mebane, NC
South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370066000128
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Mebane · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 96.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mebane, NC.
School address
District: Caswell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370066000128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
South Elementary shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 370066000128 · Mebane, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 14.7:1 · 96.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bartlett Yancey High (635 students)
South Elementary shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bartlett Yance
Bartlett Yancey High
635 students
- N L Dillard Mi
N L Dillard Middle
432 students
- Oakwood Elemen
Oakwood Elementary
336 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary
320 students
- This school 235
South Elementary
235 students
- Stoney Creek E 140
Stoney Creek Elementary
140 students
What this shows South Elementary reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary compares
South 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.4% | ▲ 46% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$14,044
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 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
African American 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, South Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caswell County Schools reports $14,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Yancey High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| N L Dillard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stoney Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Mebane
2 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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has 235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mebane, NC. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 South Elementary?
96.4% of students at South Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Mebane, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary?
South Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 South Elementary rank among schools in Mebane?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mebane, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mebane on the city page.
What other schools are in Caswell County Schools?
Besides South Elementary, Caswell County Schools also operates Bartlett Yancey High (635 students), N L Dillard Middle (432 students), and Oakwood Elementary (336 students). See the Caswell County Schools district page for the complete list.