- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raeford, NC
Upchurch Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Upchurch Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370225000806
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upchurch Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Raeford · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Upchurch Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upchurch Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Raeford, NC.
School address
District: Hoke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370225000806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Upchurch Elementary shrank from 698 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 370225000806 · Raeford, NC Other · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 14.7:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoke County High (2,110 students)
Upchurch Elementary shrank from 698 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Upchurch Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoke County Hi
Hoke County High
2,110 students
- East Hoke Midd 771
East Hoke Middle
771 students
- West Hoke Midd 656
West Hoke Middle
656 students
- This school 646
Upchurch Elementary
646 students
- Don D Steed El 628
Don D Steed Elementary
628 students
- Scurlock Eleme 611
Scurlock Elementary
611 students
What this shows Upchurch Elementary reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upchurch Elementary compares
Upchurch 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$11,704
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 646 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
White 13.8%
Two or More 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Upchurch Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hoke County Schools reports $11,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upchurch Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoke County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hoke Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hoke Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don D Steed Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scurlock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upchurch Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Raeford
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Don D Steed Elementary
Standard public school
628 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Scurlock Elementary
Standard public school
611 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Rockfish Hoke Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
West Hoke Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
J W Turlington School
Alternative education program
26 students 5.2:1 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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upchurch Elementary
How many students attend Upchurch Elementary?
Upchurch Elementary has 646 students enrolled. It is a public school in Raeford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upchurch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Upchurch Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Upchurch Elementary?
99.6% of students at Upchurch Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upchurch Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Upchurch Elementary is African American at 42.9% of enrollment, in Raeford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upchurch Elementary?
Upchurch Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Upchurch Elementary rank among schools in Raeford?
By Resource Investment Index, Upchurch Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Raeford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Raeford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoke County Schools?
Besides Upchurch Elementary, Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students), East Hoke Middle (771 students), and West Hoke Middle (656 students). See the Hoke County Schools district page for the complete list.