Enrollment
370
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles W Mccrary Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles W Mccrary Elementary
Charles W Mccrary Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Asheboro, North Carolina, enrolling 370 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 370 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 205 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (26%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Asheboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Guy B Teachey Elementary (444 students): Charles W Mccrary Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 13.1:1).
Asheboro City Schools also operates Asheboro High (1,338 students) and Balfour Elementary (558 students) alongside Charles W Mccrary Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles W Mccrary Elementary compares
Charles W Mccrary Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Asheboro City Schools, which includes Charles W Mccrary Elementary.
$12,643
Per student
+5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 56.1%
Federal 23.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~370 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Charles W Mccrary Elementary a good school?
Charles W Mccrary Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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