- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wadesboro, NC
Wadesboro Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wadesboro Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370018000050
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wadesboro Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Wadesboro · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wadesboro Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wadesboro Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wadesboro, NC.
School address
District: Anson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370018000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Wadesboro Elementary grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (+61.1%).
Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 370018000050 · Wadesboro, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 23.9:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Anson High School (705 students)
Wadesboro Elementary grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (+61.1%). Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wadesboro Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anson High Sch
Anson High School
705 students
- Peachland-Polk
Peachland-Polkton Elem
473 students
- Anson Middle
Anson Middle
414 students
- Wadesboro Prim
Wadesboro Primary
295 students
- Lilesville Ele 257
Lilesville Elementary
257 students
- This school 215
Wadesboro Elementary
215 students
What this shows Wadesboro Elementary reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wadesboro Elementary compares
Wadesboro 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 51% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$16,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.6%
White 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Wadesboro Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anson County Schools reports $16,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wadesboro Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peachland-Polkton Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wadesboro Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lilesville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wadesboro Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Wadesboro
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wadesboro Elementary
How many students attend Wadesboro Elementary?
Wadesboro Elementary has 215 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wadesboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), up 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadesboro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadesboro Elementary is 23.9:1, which is 51% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wadesboro Elementary?
97.9% of students at Wadesboro Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wadesboro Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wadesboro Elementary is African American at 72.6% of enrollment, in Wadesboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wadesboro Elementary?
Wadesboro Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Wadesboro Elementary rank among public schools in Wadesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Wadesboro Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Wadesboro, 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 Anson County Schools?
Besides Wadesboro Elementary, Anson County Schools also operates Anson High School (705 students), Peachland-Polkton Elem (473 students), and Anson Middle (414 students). See the Anson County Schools district page for the complete list.