Enrollment
524
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thomasville, NC
Fair Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fair Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370114000468
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair Grove Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair Grove Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Thomasville, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fair Grove Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fair Grove Elementary
Fair Grove Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Thomasville, North Carolina, enrolling 524 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.7% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 524 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 503 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #69.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
Among Thomasville's public schools, it stands alongside Thomasville Primary (753 students): Fair Grove Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 15.4:1).
Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students) and North Davidson High (935 students) alongside Fair Grove 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 Fair Grove Elementary compares
Fair Grove 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 16% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Fair Grove Elementary 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 Fair Grove Elementary.
$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 Fair Grove Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair Grove Elementary'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 other schools in Thomasville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Thomasville Primary
Standard public school
753 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Hasty Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Pilot Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Brier Creek Elementary
Standard public school
210 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fair Grove Elementary
How many students attend Fair Grove Elementary?
Fair Grove Elementary has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thomasville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair Grove Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Fair Grove Elementary?
55.7% of students at Fair Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fair Grove Elementary is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Thomasville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair Grove Elementary?
Fair Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Fair Grove Elementary rank among schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Grove Elementary ranks #1 of 5 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 schools in Thomasville on the city page.
Is Fair Grove Elementary a good school?
Fair Grove Elementary earns 48/100 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 Fair Grove Elementary, 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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