- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wadesboro, NC
Wadesboro Primary
Federal NCES profile for Wadesboro Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370018000044
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wadesboro Primary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wadesboro · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wadesboro Primary has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wadesboro Primary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wadesboro, NC.
School address
District: Anson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370018000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Wadesboro Primary held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 370018000044 · Wadesboro, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 13.4:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Anson High School (705 students)
Wadesboro Primary held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wadesboro Primary 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
- This school
Wadesboro Primary
295 students
- Lilesville Ele 257
Lilesville Elementary
257 students
- Wadesboro Elem 215
Wadesboro Elementary
215 students
What this shows Wadesboro Primary reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wadesboro Primary compares
Wadesboro Primary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.6%
White 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Wadesboro Primary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachland-Polkton Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lilesville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wadesboro Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wadesboro Primary'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
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wadesboro Primary
How many students attend Wadesboro Primary?
Wadesboro Primary has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wadesboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadesboro Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadesboro Primary is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Wadesboro Primary?
99.0% of students at Wadesboro Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wadesboro Primary?
The largest demographic group at Wadesboro Primary is African American at 76.6% of enrollment, in Wadesboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wadesboro Primary?
Wadesboro Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Wadesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Wadesboro Primary ranks #3 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 Primary, 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.