- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thomasville, NC
E Lawson Brown Middle
Federal NCES profile for E Lawson Brown Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370114000466
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E Lawson Brown Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
E Lawson Brown Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E Lawson Brown Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Thomasville, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
E Lawson Brown Middle held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 370114000466 · Thomasville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 16.5:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
E Lawson Brown Middle held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
E Lawson Brown Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High
992 students
- North Davidson
North Davidson High
935 students
- Central Davids
Central Davidson High
897 students
- Ledford Senior
Ledford Senior High
776 students
- West Davidson
West Davidson High
740 students
- This school
E Lawson Brown Middle
560 students
What this shows E Lawson Brown Middle reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How E Lawson Brown Middle compares
E Lawson Brown Middle 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 17% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$11,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, E Lawson Brown Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davidson County Schools reports $11,178 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E Lawson Brown Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E Lawson Brown Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Thomasville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about E Lawson Brown Middle
How many students attend E Lawson Brown Middle?
E Lawson Brown Middle has 560 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thomasville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E Lawson Brown Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at E Lawson Brown Middle is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E Lawson Brown Middle?
55.1% of students at E Lawson Brown Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E Lawson Brown Middle?
The largest demographic group at E Lawson Brown Middle is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Thomasville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E Lawson Brown Middle?
E Lawson Brown Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 E Lawson Brown Middle rank among middle schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, E Lawson Brown Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Thomasville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Thomasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County Schools?
Besides E Lawson Brown Middle, Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students), North Davidson High (935 students), and Central Davidson High (897 students). See the Davidson County Schools district page for the complete list.