How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bruce H. Tharrington Primary | Franklin Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mount Airy, NC | Mount Airy, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 432 | 473 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.3% | 98.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bruce H. Tharrington Primary | Franklin Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,250 | $12,301 |
| District | Mount Airy City Schools | Surry County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bruce H. Tharrington Primary | Franklin Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.7% | 65.8% |
| African American | 7.9% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.0% | 24.9% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 5.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bruce H. Tharrington Primary | Franklin Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 672:1 | 433:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.1% | 15.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.