- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stanfield, NC
Stanfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stanfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370432001719
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanfield Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 483
- students enrolled
Stanfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Stanly County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370432001719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Stanfield Elementary grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 370432001719 · Stanfield, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 19.3:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stanly High (800 students)
Stanfield Elementary grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Stanfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stanly Hi
West Stanly High
800 students
- West Stanly Mi
West Stanly Middle School
662 students
- North Stanly H
North Stanly High
568 students
- Locust Element
Locust Elementary
563 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
525 students
- This school
Stanfield Elementary
483 students
What this shows Stanfield Elementary reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanfield Elementary compares
Stanfield 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$10,914
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Stanfield Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanly County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Stanly Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Stanly High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Locust Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanfield Elementary
How many students attend Stanfield Elementary?
Stanfield Elementary has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stanfield, NC. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanfield Elementary is 19.3:1, which is 22% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanfield Elementary?
99.2% of students at Stanfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stanfield Elementary is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Stanfield, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanfield Elementary?
Stanfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Stanly County Schools?
Besides Stanfield Elementary, Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students), West Stanly Middle School (662 students), and North Stanly High (568 students). See the Stanly County Schools district page for the complete list.