- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mooresville, NC
South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370312001336
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Mooresville, NC.
School address
District: Mooresville Graded School District · North Carolina
NCES ID 370312001336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-116 students YoY
South Elementary shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-20.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-116 students YoY 370312001336 · Mooresville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 11.7:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mooresville High School (1,923 students)
South Elementary shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-20.3%). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 35.4 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
- Mooresville Hi
Mooresville High School
1,923 students
- Mooresville Mi 696
Mooresville Middle
696 students
- Mooresville In 690
Mooresville Intermediate
690 students
- East Mooresvil 612
East Mooresville Intermediate
612 students
- This school 466
South Elementary
466 students
- Rocky River El 460
Rocky River Elementary
460 students
What this shows South Elementary reports 466 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 14% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$11,346
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
African American 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, South Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Mooresville Graded School District reports $11,346 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mooresville Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mooresville Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mooresville Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky River Elementary | Similar size | Lower 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
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Mooresville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Standard public school
1,888 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Langtree Charter Academy
Standard public school
1,376 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Coddle Creek Elementary
Standard public school
808 students 18:1 students per teacher
Shepherd Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 14:1 students per teacher
Lake Norman Elementary
Standard public school
641 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mooresville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), down 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 26% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 25% 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?
56.8% 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 45.3% of enrollment, in Mooresville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary?
South Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Mooresville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mooresville on the city page.
What other schools are in Mooresville Graded School District?
Besides South Elementary, Mooresville Graded School District also operates Mooresville High School (1,923 students), Mooresville Middle (696 students), and Mooresville Intermediate (690 students). See the Mooresville Graded School District district page for the complete list.