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Elementary· 38 schools in district

Central Elementary

4083 Wilkesboro Hwy, Statesville, NC 28625Iredell-Statesville Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
383
Students
Total enrolled
$12,479
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 13% vs nat'l
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 20% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 383 students in grades PK–05 in Statesville, North Carolina.
13% below average funding
District spends $12,479 per pupil, 13% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Central Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Statesville, North Carolina, serving grades PK–05 with 383 students. The district invests $12,479 per student — 13% below the national average of $14,347, with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Central Elementary

383
Total Students
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
46%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution184 male · 199 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility46%
National avg 52% · 175 students
Student Composition
86%
Asian1%
White86%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black2%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370231000983

Academic Outcomes at Central Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 39th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 28625

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,479Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,479
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,491
Student Support$2,371
Administration$1,497
Operations$1,872
Other$1,248
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,479 spent per student, an estimated $5,528 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
25%
State government
53.9%
Local (property tax)
24.6%
Federal programs
21.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Shepherd ElementaryTroutman ElementaryCoddle Creek ElementaryLake Norman Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
The Brawley SchoolLakeshore MiddleNorth Iredell MiddleWest Iredell Middle
+5 more
↓
High School
Lake Norman HighSouth Iredell HighNorth Iredell HighStatesville High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyIredell County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictIredell-Statesville Schools →
Phone: (704)876-0746
NCES ID: 370231000983
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Statesville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Iredell-Statesville Schools
High
Lake Norman High
1,986 students · 09–12
● 44 opp16% FRL
High
South Iredell High
1,711 students · 09–12
● 36 opp33% FRL
High
North Iredell High
962 students · 09–12
● 40 opp48% FRL
High
Statesville High
879 students · 09–12
● 36 opp77% FRL
High
West Iredell High
844 students · 09–12
● 42 opp61% FRL
Elem
Shepherd Elementary
711 students · PK–05
● 36 opp45% FRL
Elem
Troutman Elementary
698 students · PK–05
● 39 opp54% FRL
Elem
Coddle Creek Elementary
696 students · PK–05
● 36 opp27% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4083 Wilkesboro Hwy, Statesville, NC 28625
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.