- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Statesville, NC
Third Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Third Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370231002634
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Third Creek Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Statesville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Third Creek Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Third Creek Elementary ranks #11 of 11 schools in Statesville, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231002634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Third Creek Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 370231002634 · Statesville, NC Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 14.2:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Norman High (1,905 students)
Third Creek Elementary held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Third Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Norman Hi
Lake Norman High
1,905 students
- South Iredell
South Iredell High
1,768 students
- Statesville Hi
Statesville High
991 students
- North Iredell
North Iredell High
983 students
- Troutman Eleme
Troutman Elementary
902 students
- This school 526
Third Creek Elementary
526 students
What this shows Third Creek Elementary reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Third Creek Elementary compares
Third 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 | 82.0% | ▲ 24% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
14.2:1
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
57.2%
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
$11,291
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Third Creek Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iredell-Statesville Schools reports $11,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Third Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Third Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Statesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
East Iredell Elementary
Standard public school
663 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Cloverleaf Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Celeste Henkel Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
N B Mills Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Scotts Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 12.3:1 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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Third Creek Elementary
How many students attend Third Creek Elementary?
Third Creek Elementary has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Statesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Third Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Third 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 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% of enrollment, in Statesville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Third Creek Elementary?
Third Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Third Creek Elementary rank among schools in Statesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Third Creek Elementary ranks #11 of 11 schools in Statesville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Statesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides Third Creek Elementary, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), South Iredell High (1,768 students), and Statesville High (991 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.