Enrollment
300
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donna L Loflin Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donna L Loflin Elementary
Donna L Loflin Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Asheboro, North Carolina, enrolling 300 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Donna L Loflin Elementary is leaner than roughly 91% of North Carolina schools and 30% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 300 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 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (18%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% 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): Donna L Loflin Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 13.1:1).
Asheboro City Schools also operates Asheboro High (1,338 students) and Balfour Elementary (558 students) alongside Donna L Loflin 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 Donna L Loflin Elementary compares
Donna L Loflin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Asheboro City Schools, which includes Donna L Loflin 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 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
- 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
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
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 (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Donna L Loflin Elementary a good school?
Donna L Loflin Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of North Carolina schools. 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 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.
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