- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waxhaw, NC
South Providence
Federal NCES profile for South Providence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 80/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370462001284
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Providence earns 80/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Waxhaw · Resource Index
- 80
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Providence has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Providence ranks #1 of 7 schools in Waxhaw, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462001284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
South Providence grew from 81 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (+35.8%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 370462001284 · Waxhaw, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 5.1:1 · 96.3% lunch · RII 80
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
South Providence grew from 81 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (+35.8%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Providence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school 91
South Providence
91 students
What this shows South Providence reports 91 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Providence compares
South Providence is a growing 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 | 5.1:1 | ▼ 68% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 46% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
5.1:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,340
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, South Providence is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Providence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Providence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Waxhaw
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kensington Elementary
Standard public school
901 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
New Town Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Rea View Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Waxhaw Elementary
Standard public school
615 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Western Union Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Sandy Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 14.3:1 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 (~91 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Providence
How many students attend South Providence?
South Providence has 91 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Waxhaw, NC. CCD year-over-year: 81 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Providence?
The student-teacher ratio at South Providence is 5.1:1, which is 68% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 68% 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 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% of enrollment, in Waxhaw, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Providence?
South Providence has a Resource Investment Index of 80/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Providence rank among schools in Waxhaw?
By Resource Investment Index, South Providence ranks #1 of 7 schools in Waxhaw, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waxhaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides South Providence, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.