- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Fair Grove Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 370114000468 · Thomasville, NC Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 14.2:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
Fair Grove Elementary held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.5 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fair Grove Elementary 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
Fair Grove Elementary
524 students
What this shows Fair Grove Elementary reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair Grove Elementary compares
Fair Grove Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Davidson County Schools reports $11,178 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~524 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.