- Enrollment
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bunnlevel, NC
South Harnett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Harnett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370201000892
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Harnett Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 476
- students enrolled
South Harnett Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harnett County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370201000892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
South Harnett Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 370201000892 · Bunnlevel, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 15.9:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Overhills High (1,981 students)
South Harnett Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Harnett Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Overhills High
Overhills High
1,981 students
- Harnett Centra
Harnett Central High
1,522 students
- Western Harnet
Western Harnett High
1,324 students
- Triton High
Triton High
1,274 students
- Benhaven Eleme
Benhaven Elementary
1,065 students
- This school 476
South Harnett Elementary
476 students
What this shows South Harnett Elementary reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Harnett Elementary compares
South Harnett 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▼ 11% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$10,877
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.9%
African American 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, South Harnett Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harnett County Schools reports $10,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Harnett Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harnett Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Harnett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Triton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benhaven Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Harnett Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,522
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Harnett Elementary
How many students attend South Harnett Elementary?
South Harnett Elementary has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bunnlevel, NC. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Harnett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Harnett Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Harnett Elementary?
58.5% of students at South Harnett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Harnett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Harnett Elementary is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Bunnlevel, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Harnett Elementary?
South Harnett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
What other schools are in Harnett County Schools?
Besides South Harnett Elementary, Harnett County Schools also operates Overhills High (1,981 students), Harnett Central High (1,522 students), and Western Harnett High (1,324 students). See the Harnett County Schools district page for the complete list.