Enrollment
526
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370231002634
Third Creek Elementary — Statesville, NC
Federal NCES profile for Third Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Third Creek Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Third Creek Elementary reports 526 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 82.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the North Carolina average and 58% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 526 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Iredell-Statesville Schools spends $12,479 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.6% from local sources (property taxes), 53.9% from the state, and 21.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Third Creek Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 24% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 24% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
57.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,479
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 526 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 526 Top 55% in North Carolina — larger than 45% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 82.0% +24% vs state
NCES ID 370231002634
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
African American 33.3%
White 22.4%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 526:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.2%
In-school suspensions 126
Out-of-school suspensions 42
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iredell-Statesville Schools, which includes Third Creek Elementary.
$12,479
Per student
-4%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 53.9%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
Similar other schools in Statesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
East Iredell Elementary
Standard public school
663 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Cloverleaf Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Celeste Henkel Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
N B Mills Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Scotts Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Third Creek Elementary
How many students attend Third Creek Elementary?
Third Creek Elementary has 526 students enrolled. It is a other school in Statesville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Third Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Third Creek Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Third Creek Elementary?
82.0% of students at Third Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Third Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Third Creek Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 34.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Statesville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Third Creek Elementary?
Third Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.