Enrollment
91
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370462001284
South Providence — Waxhaw, NC
Federal NCES profile for South Providence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 82
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.5:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Providence compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Providence reports 91 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 73% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 72% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 96.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% above the North Carolina average and 86% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 46 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Union County Public Schools spends $11,790 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.9% from local sources (property taxes), 55.8% from the state, and 15.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Providence compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.5:1 | ▼ 73% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 46% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
96.3%
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
4.5:1
students per teacher
— 73% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,790
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 46 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 96.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 91 Top 4% in North Carolina — larger than 96% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 4.5:1 -73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 96.3% +46% vs state
NCES ID 370462001284
Student demographics
African American 48.4%
White 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 9.9%
Largest group: African American at 48.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 46:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 31
Out-of-school suspensions 57
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County Public Schools, which includes South Providence.
$11,790
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 55.8%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
Similar other schools in Waxhaw
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kensington Elementary
Standard public school
901 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
New Town Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Rea View Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Waxhaw Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Western Union Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sandy Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about South Providence
How many students attend South Providence?
South Providence has 91 students enrolled. It is a other school in Waxhaw, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Providence?
The student-teacher ratio at South Providence is 4.5:1, which is 73% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 72% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Providence?
96.3% of students at South Providence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Providence?
The largest demographic group at South Providence is African American at 48.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Waxhaw, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Providence?
South Providence has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.