- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Asheboro, NC
Charles W Mccrary Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charles W Mccrary Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370024000065
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles W Mccrary Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Asheboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles W Mccrary Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W Mccrary Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Asheboro, NC.
School address
District: Asheboro City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370024000065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Charles W Mccrary Elementary grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 370024000065 · Asheboro, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 13.7:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Asheboro High (1,338 students)
Charles W Mccrary Elementary grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Charles W Mccrary Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Asheboro High
Asheboro High
1,338 students
- Balfour Elemen
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
- This school 370
Charles W Mccrary Elementary
370 students
What this shows Charles W Mccrary Elementary reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles W Mccrary Elementary compares
Charles W Mccrary Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
White 25.7%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Charles W Mccrary 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 Charles W Mccrary Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheboro High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balfour Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Asheboro Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Asheboro Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guy B Teachey Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles W Mccrary Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Asheboro
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Guy B Teachey Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Lindley Park Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Donna L Loflin Elementary
Standard public school
300 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Farmer Elementary School
Standard public school
230 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
The Virtual Academy at Randolph
Standard public school
99 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles W Mccrary Elementary
How many students attend Charles W Mccrary Elementary?
Charles W Mccrary Elementary has 370 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Asheboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles W Mccrary Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles W Mccrary Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Charles W Mccrary Elementary?
76.0% of students at Charles W Mccrary Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles W Mccrary Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charles W Mccrary Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment, in Asheboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles W Mccrary Elementary?
Charles W Mccrary Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Charles W Mccrary Elementary rank among elementary schools in Asheboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles W Mccrary Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Asheboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Asheboro City Schools?
Besides Charles W Mccrary Elementary, Asheboro City Schools also operates Asheboro High (1,338 students), Balfour Elementary (558 students), and North Asheboro Middle (501 students). See the Asheboro City Schools district page for the complete list.