- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troutman, NC
Troutman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Troutman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370231000995
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troutman Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Troutman · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Troutman Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troutman Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Troutman, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231000995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+98 students YoY
Troutman Elementary grew from 698 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 47.8 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+98 students YoY 370231000995 · Troutman, NC Other · MID · TRAD
902 enr · 19.2:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Norman High (1,905 students)
Troutman Elementary grew from 698 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 47.8 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Troutman 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
- This school
Troutman Elementary
902 students
- Coddle Creek E
Coddle Creek Elementary
808 students
What this shows Troutman Elementary reports 902 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troutman Elementary compares
Troutman Elementary is a growing 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 27% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 902 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
902
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$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 902 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Troutman 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 Troutman 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coddle Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troutman 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
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Troutman
1 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 (~902 students)
Frequently asked questions about Troutman Elementary
How many students attend Troutman Elementary?
Troutman Elementary has 902 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troutman, NC. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), up 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troutman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Troutman Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 22% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Troutman Elementary?
47.9% of students at Troutman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troutman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Troutman Elementary is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Troutman, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troutman Elementary?
Troutman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Troutman Elementary rank among public schools in Troutman?
By Resource Investment Index, Troutman Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Troutman, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides Troutman 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.