Enrollment
560
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E Lawson Brown Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at E Lawson Brown Middle
E Lawson Brown Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Thomasville, North Carolina, enrolling 560 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.1% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 560 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 516 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #298.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 138 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 560 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Thomasville's middle schools, it stands alongside Ledford Middle (651 students): E Lawson Brown Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 17.1:1).
Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students) and North Davidson High (935 students) alongside E Lawson Brown Middle.
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 E Lawson Brown Middle compares
E Lawson Brown Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,930
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County Schools, which includes E Lawson Brown Middle.
$10,930
Per student
-9%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.2%
State 62.4%
Federal 21.3%
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 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
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is E Lawson Brown Middle a good school?
E Lawson Brown Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 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.
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