- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lumberton, NC
Tanglewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tanglewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370393002246
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tanglewood Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Lumberton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tanglewood Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tanglewood Elementary ranks #1 of 8 schools in Lumberton, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393002246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Tanglewood Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370393002246 · Lumberton, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 15.4:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
Tanglewood Elementary held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.7 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Tanglewood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton Seni
Lumberton Senior High
1,894 students
- Purnell Swett
Purnell Swett High
1,583 students
- Saint Pauls Hi
Saint Pauls High
1,142 students
- Red Springs Hi
Red Springs High
867 students
- Fairmont High
Fairmont High
780 students
- This school 355
Tanglewood Elementary
355 students
What this shows Tanglewood Elementary reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tanglewood Elementary compares
Tanglewood 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
355
Bigger than 40% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$12,767
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 33.8%
White 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.8%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.6, Tanglewood Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Public Schools of Robeson County reports $12,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tanglewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tanglewood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Lumberton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
779 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
East Robeson Primary
Standard public school
556 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Rowland Norment Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Piney Grove Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Long Branch Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
W H Knuckles
Standard public school
382 students 19.1:1 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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tanglewood Elementary
How many students attend Tanglewood Elementary?
Tanglewood Elementary has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lumberton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanglewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanglewood Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Tanglewood Elementary?
99.2% of students at Tanglewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tanglewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tanglewood Elementary is African American at 33.8% of enrollment, in Lumberton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tanglewood Elementary?
Tanglewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Tanglewood Elementary rank among schools in Lumberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tanglewood Elementary ranks #1 of 8 schools in Lumberton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lumberton on the city page.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides Tanglewood Elementary, Public Schools of Robeson County also operates Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students), Purnell Swett High (1,583 students), and Saint Pauls High (1,142 students). See the Public Schools of Robeson County district page for the complete list.