- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, NC
South Macon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Macon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370276002589
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Macon Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Macon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Macon Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Franklin, NC.
School address
District: Macon County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370276002589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
South Macon Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 370276002589 · Franklin, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 10.8:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High (996 students)
South Macon Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.7 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Macon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin High
Franklin High
996 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Intermediate
614 students
- Macon Middle S
Macon Middle School
576 students
- This school
South Macon Elementary
465 students
- Iotla Valley E
Iotla Valley Elementary
408 students
- Cartoogechaye 354
Cartoogechaye Elementary
354 students
What this shows South Macon Elementary reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Macon Elementary compares
South Macon 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 1% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,238
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 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, South Macon Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Macon County Schools reports $13,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Macon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Macon Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iotla Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cartoogechaye Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Macon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Iotla Valley Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Cartoogechaye Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Union Academy
Alternative education program
102 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Macon Virtual Academy
Standard public school
44 students 44:1 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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Macon Elementary
How many students attend South Macon Elementary?
South Macon Elementary has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, NC. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Macon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Macon Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 32% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 31% 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 Macon Elementary?
66.9% of students at South Macon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Macon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Macon Elementary is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Franklin, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Macon Elementary?
South Macon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Macon Elementary rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, South Macon Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Franklin, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Macon County Schools?
Besides South Macon Elementary, Macon County Schools also operates Franklin High (996 students), Mountain View Intermediate (614 students), and Macon Middle School (576 students). See the Macon County Schools district page for the complete list.