- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairmont, NC
Fairgrove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fairgrove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370393001571
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairgrove Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Fairmont · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairgrove Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairgrove Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fairmont, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393001571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Fairgrove Elementary School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 370393001571 · Fairmont, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 15.3:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
Fairgrove Elementary School shrank from 297 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fairgrove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton Seni
Lumberton Senior High
1,894 students
- Purnell Swett
Purnell Swett High
1,583 students
- Saint Pauls Hi
Saint Pauls High
1,142 students
- Red Springs Hi
Red Springs High
867 students
- Fairmont High
Fairmont High
780 students
- This school 291
Fairgrove Elementary School
291 students
What this shows Fairgrove Elementary School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairgrove Elementary School compares
Fairgrove Elementary School 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$12,767
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 45.7%
African American 21.6%
Two or More 12.4%
White 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Fairgrove Elementary School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Public Schools of Robeson County reports $12,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairgrove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairgrove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Fairmont
1 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 (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairgrove Elementary School
How many students attend Fairgrove Elementary School?
Fairgrove Elementary School has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairmont, NC. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairgrove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairgrove Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Fairgrove Elementary School?
99.0% of students at Fairgrove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairgrove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fairgrove Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 45.7% of enrollment, in Fairmont, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairgrove Elementary School?
Fairgrove Elementary School 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 Fairgrove Elementary School rank among public schools in Fairmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairgrove Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Fairmont, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides Fairgrove Elementary School, Public Schools of Robeson County also operates Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students), Purnell Swett High (1,583 students), and Saint Pauls High (1,142 students). See the Public Schools of Robeson County district page for the complete list.