- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mebane, NC
South Mebane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Mebane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370003000015
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Mebane Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Mebane · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Mebane Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Mebane Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Mebane, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
South Mebane Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370003000015 · Mebane, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 13.7:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
South Mebane Elementary held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Mebane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walter M Willi
Walter M Williams High
1,206 students
- Southern Alama
Southern Alamance High
1,148 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance High
1,138 students
- Eastern Alaman
Eastern Alamance High
952 students
- Hawfields Midd
Hawfields Middle
864 students
- This school
South Mebane Elementary
506 students
What this shows South Mebane Elementary reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Mebane Elementary compares
South Mebane 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 33% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$11,925
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 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 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 33.6%
White 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, South Mebane Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alamance-Burlington Schools reports $11,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Mebane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Mebane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Mebane Elementary
How many students attend South Mebane Elementary?
South Mebane Elementary has 506 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mebane, NC. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Mebane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Mebane Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Mebane Elementary?
44.3% of students at South Mebane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Mebane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Mebane Elementary is African American at 33.6% of enrollment, in Mebane, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Mebane Elementary?
South Mebane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Mebane Elementary rank among public schools in Mebane?
By Resource Investment Index, South Mebane Elementary ranks #6 of 7 public 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 public schools in Mebane on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides South Mebane Elementary, Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students), Southern Alamance High (1,148 students), and Western Alamance High (1,138 students). See the Alamance-Burlington Schools district page for the complete list.