- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Archdale, NC
Archdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Archdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370378001514
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Archdale Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Archdale · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Archdale Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Archdale Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Archdale, NC.
School address
District: Randolph County School System · North Carolina
NCES ID 370378001514 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Archdale Elementary School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 370378001514 · Archdale, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 13.1:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Randleman High School (870 students)
Archdale Elementary School held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Archdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randleman High
Randleman High School
870 students
- Southwestern R
Southwestern Randolph High School
801 students
- Randleman Midd
Randleman Middle School
765 students
- Hopewell Eleme
Hopewell Elementary School
679 students
- Trinity High S
Trinity High School
675 students
- This school
Archdale Elementary School
355 students
What this shows Archdale Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Archdale Elementary School compares
Archdale Elementary School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 13% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,457
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.0%
Asian 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Archdale Elementary School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph County School System reports $11,457 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Archdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randleman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Randolph High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randleman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trinity High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Archdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Archdale
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Archdale Elementary School
How many students attend Archdale Elementary School?
Archdale Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Archdale, NC. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Archdale Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Archdale Elementary School?
74.3% of students at Archdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Archdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Archdale Elementary School is White at 38.0% of enrollment, in Archdale, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Archdale Elementary School?
Archdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Archdale Elementary School rank among public schools in Archdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Archdale Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Archdale, 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 Randolph County School System?
Besides Archdale Elementary School, Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students), Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students), and Randleman Middle School (765 students). See the Randolph County School System district page for the complete list.