- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West End, NC
West End Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West End Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370309001330
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West End Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West End · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West End Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West End Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West End, NC.
School address
District: Moore County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370309001330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
West End Elementary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370309001330 · West End, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
413 enr · 13.3:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinecrest High (2,290 students)
West End Elementary held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West End Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinecrest High
Pinecrest High
2,290 students
- Union Pines Hi
Union Pines High
1,462 students
- West Pine Midd 717
West Pine Middle
717 students
- Mcdeeds Creek 707
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
707 students
- Aberdeen Eleme 675
Aberdeen Elementary
675 students
- This school 413
West End Elementary
413 students
What this shows West End Elementary reports 413 students on the CCD universe file.
How West End Elementary compares
West End 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 55% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$11,374
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 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, West End Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moore County Schools reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West End Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Pines High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Pine Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcdeeds Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West End Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~413 students)
Frequently asked questions about West End Elementary
How many students attend West End Elementary?
West End Elementary has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in West End, NC. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West End Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West End Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 16% 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 West End Elementary?
29.5% of students at West End Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West End Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West End Elementary is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in West End, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West End Elementary?
West End Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 West End Elementary rank among public schools in West End?
By Resource Investment Index, West End Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West End, 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 Moore County Schools?
Besides West End Elementary, Moore County Schools also operates Pinecrest High (2,290 students), Union Pines High (1,462 students), and West Pine Middle (717 students). See the Moore County Schools district page for the complete list.