- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelby, NC
Springmore Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Springmore Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370090002509
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springmore Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 12
- schools in Shelby · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Springmore Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springmore Elementary ranks #6 of 12 schools in Shelby, NC.
School address
District: Cleveland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370090002509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Springmore Elementary grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 370090002509 · Shelby, NC Other · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 16.7:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Kings Mountain High (1,305 students)
Springmore Elementary grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Springmore Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain High
1,305 students
- Crest High
Crest High
1,098 students
- Burns High
Burns High
928 students
- Crest Middle
Crest Middle
810 students
- Shelby High
Shelby High
792 students
- This school
Springmore Elementary
618 students
What this shows Springmore Elementary reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springmore Elementary compares
Springmore Elementary 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▼ 6% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,540
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 618 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Springmore Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland County Schools reports $12,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springmore Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springmore Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Shelby
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Standard public school
1,178 students 31:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Elementary
Standard public school
649 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Boiling Springs Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Township Three Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
439 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Union Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 13.3:1 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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springmore Elementary
How many students attend Springmore Elementary?
Springmore Elementary has 618 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelby, NC. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springmore Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Springmore Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springmore Elementary?
62.0% of students at Springmore Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springmore Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Springmore Elementary is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Shelby, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springmore Elementary?
Springmore Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Springmore Elementary rank among schools in Shelby?
By Resource Investment Index, Springmore Elementary ranks #6 of 12 schools in Shelby, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelby on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland County Schools?
Besides Springmore Elementary, Cleveland County Schools also operates Kings Mountain High (1,305 students), Crest High (1,098 students), and Burns High (928 students). See the Cleveland County Schools district page for the complete list.