- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eden, NC
Douglass Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Douglass Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370399001067
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglass Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Eden · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglass Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglass Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Eden, NC.
School address
District: Rockingham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370399001067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Douglass Elementary shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 370399001067 · Eden, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 15.9:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockingham County High (878 students)
Douglass Elementary shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Douglass Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County High
878 students
- John M Morehea
John M Morehead High
771 students
- Rockingham Cou
Rockingham County Middle
750 students
- Reidsville Hig
Reidsville High
696 students
- Dalton Mcmicha
Dalton Mcmichael High
681 students
- This school 349
Douglass Elementary
349 students
What this shows Douglass Elementary reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglass Elementary compares
Douglass Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 21% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$12,373
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 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
African American 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Douglass Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Schools reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglass Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John M Morehead High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockingham County Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reidsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dalton Mcmichael High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglass Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Eden
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglass Elementary
How many students attend Douglass Elementary?
Douglass Elementary has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eden, NC. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglass Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglass Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglass Elementary?
79.9% of students at Douglass Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglass Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Douglass Elementary is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Eden, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglass Elementary?
Douglass Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Douglass Elementary rank among schools in Eden?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglass Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Eden, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eden on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockingham County Schools?
Besides Douglass Elementary, Rockingham County Schools also operates Rockingham County High (878 students), John M Morehead High (771 students), and Rockingham County Middle (750 students). See the Rockingham County Schools district page for the complete list.