- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West End, NC
West Pine Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Pine Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370309003212
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Pine Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West End · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Pine Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Pine Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West End, NC.
School address
District: Moore County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370309003212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
West Pine Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 370309003212 · West End, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 14.7:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinecrest High (2,290 students)
West Pine Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Pine 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 383
West Pine Elementary
383 students
What this shows West Pine Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Pine Elementary compares
West Pine 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 34% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 12.3%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, West Pine Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Pine Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Pines High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Pine Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcdeeds Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Pine 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 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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Pine Elementary
How many students attend West Pine Elementary?
West Pine Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West End, NC. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Pine Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Pine Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Pine Elementary?
43.3% of students at West Pine Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Pine Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Pine Elementary is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in West End, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Pine Elementary?
West Pine 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 Pine Elementary rank among public schools in West End?
By Resource Investment Index, West Pine 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 Pine 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.