- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Airy, NC
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary
Federal NCES profile for Bruce H. Tharrington Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370321001337
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Mount Airy · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce H. Tharrington Primary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Mount Airy, NC.
School address
District: Mount Airy City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370321001337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 370321001337 · Mount Airy, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 15.4:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Airy High (620 students)
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Airy Hig
Mount Airy High
620 students
- This school
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary
432 students
- Mount Airy Mid
Mount Airy Middle
395 students
- Jones Intermed
Jones Intermediate
339 students
What this shows Bruce H. Tharrington Primary reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bruce H. Tharrington Primary compares
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,250
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Bruce H. Tharrington Primary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Mount Airy City Schools reports $13,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bruce H. Tharrington Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Airy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Airy Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jones Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bruce H. Tharrington Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Mount Airy
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Millennium Charter Academy
Standard public school
628 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
White Plains Elementary
Standard public school
328 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Flat Rock Elementary
Standard public school
217 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bruce H. Tharrington Primary
How many students attend Bruce H. Tharrington Primary?
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Airy, NC. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Bruce H. Tharrington Primary?
99.2% of students at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bruce H. Tharrington Primary?
The largest demographic group at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Mount Airy, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bruce H. Tharrington Primary?
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Bruce H. Tharrington Primary rank among schools in Mount Airy?
By Resource Investment Index, Bruce H. Tharrington Primary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Mount Airy, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Airy on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Airy City Schools?
Besides Bruce H. Tharrington Primary, Mount Airy City Schools also operates Mount Airy High (620 students), Mount Airy Middle (395 students), and Jones Intermediate (339 students). See the Mount Airy City Schools district page for the complete list.