- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampstead, NC
Topsail Annandale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Topsail Annandale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370357003124
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Topsail Annandale Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Hampstead · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Topsail Annandale Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Topsail Annandale Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hampstead, NC.
School address
District: Pender County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370357003124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Topsail Annandale Elementary School shrank from 631 students in 2022-23 to 587 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 42.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 370357003124 · Hampstead, NC Other · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 13.8:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Topsail High (1,945 students)
Topsail Annandale Elementary School shrank from 631 students in 2022-23 to 587 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 42.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Topsail Annandale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topsail High
Topsail High
1,945 students
- Surf City Elem
Surf City Elementary
857 students
- Topsail Middle
Topsail Middle
837 students
- Surf City Midd 752
Surf City Middle
752 students
- Heide Trask Hi 732
Heide Trask High
732 students
- This school 580
Topsail Annandale Elementary School
580 students
What this shows Topsail Annandale Elementary School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Topsail Annandale Elementary School compares
Topsail Annandale Elementary School 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 78% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$11,425
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 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Topsail Annandale Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pender County Schools reports $11,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Topsail Annandale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsail High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surf City Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topsail Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surf City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heide Trask High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Topsail Annandale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Hampstead
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Topsail Annandale Elementary School
How many students attend Topsail Annandale Elementary School?
Topsail Annandale Elementary School has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampstead, NC. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Topsail Annandale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Topsail Annandale Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 Topsail Annandale Elementary School?
14.3% of students at Topsail Annandale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Topsail Annandale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Topsail Annandale Elementary School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Hampstead, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Topsail Annandale Elementary School?
Topsail Annandale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Topsail Annandale Elementary School rank among schools in Hampstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Topsail Annandale Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hampstead, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hampstead on the city page.
What other schools are in Pender County Schools?
Besides Topsail Annandale Elementary School, Pender County Schools also operates Topsail High (1,945 students), Surf City Elementary (857 students), and Topsail Middle (837 students). See the Pender County Schools district page for the complete list.