- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garner, NC
Timber Drive Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Timber Drive Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370472002356
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timber Drive Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Garner · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Timber Drive Elementary has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Drive Elementary ranks #1 of 9 schools in Garner, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Timber Drive Elementary shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 370472002356 · Garner, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 11.5:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Timber Drive Elementary shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Timber Drive Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 391
Timber Drive Elementary
391 students
What this shows Timber Drive Elementary reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Timber Drive Elementary compares
Timber Drive Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▼ 13% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,691
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.3%
African American 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Timber Drive Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Timber Drive Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timber Drive Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Garner
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Polenta Elementary
Standard public school
1,010 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary
Standard public school
969 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Bryan Road Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Vandora Springs Elementary
Standard public school
582 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Creech Road Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
East Garner Elementary
Standard public school
535 students 15.3:1 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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Timber Drive Elementary
How many students attend Timber Drive Elementary?
Timber Drive Elementary has 391 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garner, NC. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Drive Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Drive Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 Timber Drive Elementary?
57.7% of students at Timber Drive Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timber Drive Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Timber Drive Elementary is White at 35.3% of enrollment, in Garner, 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 Timber Drive Elementary?
Timber Drive Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Timber Drive Elementary rank among schools in Garner?
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Drive Elementary ranks #1 of 9 schools in Garner, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garner on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Timber Drive Elementary, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.