- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
West Hoke Elementary shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 370225000975 · Raeford, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 12.6:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoke County High (2,110 students)
West Hoke Elementary shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 459 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Hoke Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoke County Hi
Hoke County High
2,110 students
- East Hoke Midd 771
East Hoke Middle
771 students
- West Hoke Midd 656
West Hoke Middle
656 students
- Upchurch Eleme 646
Upchurch Elementary
646 students
- Don D Steed El 628
Don D Steed Elementary
628 students
- This school 467
West Hoke Elementary
467 students
What this shows West Hoke Elementary reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hoke Elementary compares
West Hoke Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,704
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 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.
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
District finance for Hoke County Schools reports $11,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~467 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), down 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.