- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Asheboro, NC
Donna L Loflin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Donna L Loflin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370024000066
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donna L Loflin Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Asheboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Donna L Loflin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donna L Loflin Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Asheboro, NC.
School address
District: Asheboro City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370024000066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Donna L Loflin Elementary held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370024000066 · Asheboro, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 11.1:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Asheboro High (1,338 students)
Donna L Loflin Elementary held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Donna L Loflin 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 300
Donna L Loflin Elementary
300 students
What this shows Donna L Loflin Elementary reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donna L Loflin Elementary compares
Donna L Loflin 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 20% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.3%
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.0%
White 18.3%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Donna L Loflin Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Donna L Loflin 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Asheboro Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Asheboro Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guy B Teachey Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donna L Loflin 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
Charles W Mccrary Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 13.7:1 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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donna L Loflin Elementary
How many students attend Donna L Loflin Elementary?
Donna L Loflin Elementary has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Asheboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donna L Loflin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Donna L Loflin Elementary is 11.1:1, which is 30% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% 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 Donna L Loflin Elementary?
78.9% of students at Donna L Loflin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donna L Loflin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Donna L Loflin Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 60.0% of enrollment, in Asheboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donna L Loflin Elementary?
Donna L Loflin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Donna L Loflin Elementary rank among elementary schools in Asheboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Donna L Loflin Elementary ranks #3 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 Donna L Loflin 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.