- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Macon, NC
Vaughan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Vaughan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370474001921
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vaughan Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 158
- students enrolled
Vaughan Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Warren County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370474001921 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Vaughan Elementary held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370474001921 · Macon, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 22.6:1 · 98.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren County High (362 students)
Vaughan Elementary held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.3 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Vaughan Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren County
Warren County High
362 students
- Warren County
Warren County Middle
342 students
- Mariam Boyd El
Mariam Boyd Elementary
291 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
277 students
- This school
Vaughan Elementary
158 students
- Warren Early C 117
Warren Early College High
117 students
What this shows Vaughan Elementary reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vaughan Elementary compares
Vaughan 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 43% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.0%
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
$17,499
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.2%
White 28.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.1%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Largest group: African American at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Vaughan Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warren County Schools reports $17,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vaughan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren County Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mariam Boyd Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Early College High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vaughan Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vaughan Elementary
How many students attend Vaughan Elementary?
Vaughan Elementary has 158 students enrolled. It is a public school in Macon, NC. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vaughan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Vaughan Elementary is 22.6:1, which is 43% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vaughan Elementary?
98.2% of students at Vaughan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vaughan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Vaughan Elementary is African American at 39.2% of enrollment, in Macon, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vaughan Elementary?
Vaughan Elementary 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).
What other schools are in Warren County Schools?
Besides Vaughan Elementary, Warren County Schools also operates Warren County High (362 students), Warren County Middle (342 students), and Mariam Boyd Elementary (291 students). See the Warren County Schools district page for the complete list.