- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, NC
Wesley Chapel Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wesley Chapel Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370462001809
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wesley Chapel Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 14
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wesley Chapel Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley Chapel Elementary ranks #5 of 14 schools in Monroe, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462001809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Wesley Chapel Elementary held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 370462001809 · Monroe, NC Other · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 15.8:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Wesley Chapel Elementary held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Wesley Chapel Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school 729
Wesley Chapel Elementary
729 students
What this shows Wesley Chapel Elementary reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wesley Chapel Elementary compares
Wesley Chapel 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 78% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 60% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$11,340
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 729 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Asian 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Wesley Chapel Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wesley Chapel Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wesley Chapel Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Union Academy
Standard public school
2,186 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Unionville Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Valley Primary School
Standard public school
563 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Rocky River Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Sardis Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Benton Heights Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 10.5:1 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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wesley Chapel Elementary
How many students attend Wesley Chapel Elementary?
Wesley Chapel Elementary has 729 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monroe, NC. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesley Chapel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wesley Chapel Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 0% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wesley Chapel Elementary?
14.2% of students at Wesley Chapel Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wesley Chapel Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wesley Chapel Elementary is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Monroe, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wesley Chapel Elementary?
Wesley Chapel Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Wesley Chapel Elementary rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Wesley Chapel Elementary ranks #5 of 14 schools in Monroe, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Wesley Chapel Elementary, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.