Enrollment
467
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raeford, NC
West Hoke Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Hoke Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370225000975
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hoke Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Raeford · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hoke Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hoke Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Raeford, NC.
School address
District: Hoke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370225000975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Hoke Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Hoke Elementary
West Hoke Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Raeford, North Carolina, enrolling 467 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 547 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #392, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Raeford's public schools, it stands alongside Upchurch Elementary (646 students): West Hoke Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 14.7:1).
Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students) and East Hoke Middle (771 students) alongside West Hoke Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Hoke Elementary compares
West Hoke Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.4%
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$11,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
White 20.8%
Two or More 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, West Hoke Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoke County Schools, which includes West Hoke Elementary.
$11,383
Per student
-5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 65.9%
Federal 24.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Hoke Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoke County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upchurch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don D Steed Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hoke Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Raeford
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Upchurch Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Don D Steed Elementary
Standard public school
628 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Scurlock Elementary
Standard public school
611 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Rockfish Hoke Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
J W Turlington School
Alternative education program
26 students 5.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Hoke Elementary
How many students attend West Hoke Elementary?
West Hoke Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Raeford, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hoke Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hoke Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 20% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Hoke Elementary?
98.4% of students at West Hoke Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hoke Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Hoke Elementary is African American at 39.4% of enrollment, in Raeford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hoke Elementary?
West Hoke Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Hoke Elementary rank among schools in Raeford?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hoke Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Raeford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Raeford on the city page.
Is West Hoke Elementary a good school?
West Hoke Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hoke County Schools?
Besides West Hoke Elementary, Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students), East Hoke Middle (771 students), and West Hoke Middle (656 students). See the Hoke County Schools district page for the complete list.
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