- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roxboro, NC
Stories Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stories Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370363002539
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stories Creek Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Roxboro · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stories Creek Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stories Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Roxboro, NC.
School address
District: Person County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370363002539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Stories Creek Elementary held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370363002539 · Roxboro, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 14.2:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Person High (1,165 students)
Stories Creek Elementary held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Stories Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Person High
Person High
1,165 students
- Helena Element
Helena Elementary
512 students
- South Elementa 463
South Elementary
463 students
- Southern Middl 456
Southern Middle
456 students
- Northern Middl 454
Northern Middle
454 students
- This school 397
Stories Creek Elementary
397 students
What this shows Stories Creek Elementary reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stories Creek Elementary compares
Stories Creek 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$13,682
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.5%
White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Stories Creek Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Person County Schools reports $13,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stories Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stories Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Roxboro
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bethel Hill Charter
Standard public school
344 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
North End Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
North Elementary
Standard public school
174 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Carolina Community Academy
Standard public school
91 students 30.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stories Creek Elementary
How many students attend Stories Creek Elementary?
Stories Creek Elementary has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roxboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stories Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stories Creek Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Stories Creek Elementary?
99.2% of students at Stories Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stories Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stories Creek Elementary is African American at 39.5% of enrollment, in Roxboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stories Creek Elementary?
Stories Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Stories Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Roxboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Stories Creek Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Roxboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Roxboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Person County Schools?
Besides Stories Creek Elementary, Person County Schools also operates Person High (1,165 students), Helena Elementary (512 students), and South Elementary (463 students). See the Person County Schools district page for the complete list.