Overview
Coats Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Coats, North Carolina. The school enrolls 633 students. It is part of the Harnett County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictHarnett County Schools
County37085
CityCoats
ZIP27521
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370201000879
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment633
White40.4%
Hispanic / Latino40.0%
Black / African American15.3%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %97%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)