- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Asheboro, NC
Farmer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Farmer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370378001520
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmer Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Asheboro · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmer Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmer Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Asheboro, NC.
School address
District: Randolph County School System · North Carolina
NCES ID 370378001520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Farmer Elementary School grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 370378001520 · Asheboro, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 15.3:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Randleman High School (870 students)
Farmer Elementary School grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Farmer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randleman High
Randleman High School
870 students
- Southwestern R
Southwestern Randolph High School
801 students
- Randleman Midd
Randleman Middle School
765 students
- Hopewell Eleme
Hopewell Elementary School
679 students
- Trinity High S
Trinity High School
675 students
- This school 230
Farmer Elementary School
230 students
What this shows Farmer Elementary School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmer Elementary School compares
Farmer Elementary School is a growing 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 | 45.8% | ▼ 31% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 85% | - | - |
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.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
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
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,457
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Farmer Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph County School System reports $11,457 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farmer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randleman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Randolph High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randleman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trinity High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Asheboro
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Guy B Teachey Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Lindley Park Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Charles W Mccrary Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Donna L Loflin Elementary
Standard public school
300 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
The Virtual Academy at Randolph
Standard public school
99 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmer Elementary School
How many students attend Farmer Elementary School?
Farmer Elementary School has 230 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Asheboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmer 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 Farmer Elementary School?
45.8% of students at Farmer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Farmer Elementary School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Asheboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmer Elementary School?
Farmer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Farmer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Asheboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmer Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Asheboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Asheboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Randolph County School System?
Besides Farmer Elementary School, Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students), Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students), and Randleman Middle School (765 students). See the Randolph County School System district page for the complete list.