- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Asheboro, NC
Balfour Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Balfour Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370024000064
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Balfour Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Asheboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Balfour Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Balfour Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Asheboro, NC.
School address
District: Asheboro City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370024000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Balfour Elementary held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 370024000064 · Asheboro, NC Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 14.7:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Asheboro High (1,338 students)
Balfour Elementary held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Balfour Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Asheboro High
Asheboro High
1,338 students
- This school
Balfour Elementary
558 students
- North Asheboro 501
North Asheboro Middle
501 students
- South Asheboro 491
South Asheboro Middle
491 students
- Guy B Teachey 444
Guy B Teachey Elementary
444 students
- Lindley Park E 403
Lindley Park Elementary
403 students
What this shows Balfour Elementary reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Balfour Elementary compares
Balfour 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 | 74.2% | ▲ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
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
25.3%
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
$13,003
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 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
White 22.2%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Balfour Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Asheboro City Schools reports $13,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Balfour Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheboro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Asheboro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Asheboro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guy B Teachey Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lindley Park Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Balfour Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Asheboro
3 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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Balfour Elementary
How many students attend Balfour Elementary?
Balfour Elementary has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Asheboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Balfour Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Balfour 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 Balfour Elementary?
74.2% of students at Balfour Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Balfour Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Balfour Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Asheboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Balfour Elementary?
Balfour Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Balfour Elementary rank among schools in Asheboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Balfour Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Asheboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Asheboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Asheboro City Schools?
Besides Balfour Elementary, Asheboro City Schools also operates Asheboro High (1,338 students), North Asheboro Middle (501 students), and South Asheboro Middle (491 students). See the Asheboro City Schools district page for the complete list.