- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pilot Mountain, NC
Westfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370441001758
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pilot Mountain · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Westfield Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pilot Mountain, NC.
School address
District: Surry County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370441001758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Westfield Elementary grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 370441001758 · Pilot Mountain, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 12.5:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North Surry High (792 students)
Westfield Elementary grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Westfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Surry Hi
North Surry High
792 students
- Surry Central
Surry Central High
679 students
- East Surry Hig
East Surry High
576 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
502 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
473 students
- This school 212
Westfield Elementary
212 students
What this shows Westfield Elementary reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westfield Elementary compares
Westfield Elementary is a growing 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▼ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$12,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Westfield Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Surry County Schools reports $12,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Surry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surry Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Surry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Pilot Mountain
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield Elementary
How many students attend Westfield Elementary?
Westfield Elementary has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pilot Mountain, NC. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 21% 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 Westfield Elementary?
64.2% of students at Westfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Elementary is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Pilot Mountain, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Elementary?
Westfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Westfield Elementary rank among public schools in Pilot Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pilot Mountain, 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 Surry County Schools?
Besides Westfield Elementary, Surry County Schools also operates North Surry High (792 students), Surry Central High (679 students), and East Surry High (576 students). See the Surry County Schools district page for the complete list.