- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Airy, NC
Flat Rock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Flat Rock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370441001749
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flat Rock Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Mount Airy · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Flat Rock Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Rock Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Mount Airy, NC.
School address
District: Surry County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370441001749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Flat Rock Elementary held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370441001749 · Mount Airy, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 13.6:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: North Surry High (792 students)
Flat Rock Elementary held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.2 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Flat Rock Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Surry Hi
North Surry High
792 students
- Surry Central
Surry Central High
679 students
- East Surry Hig
East Surry High
576 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
502 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
473 students
- This school 217
Flat Rock Elementary
217 students
What this shows Flat Rock Elementary reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flat Rock Elementary compares
Flat Rock 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$12,301
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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Flat Rock Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Surry County Schools reports $12,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flat Rock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Surry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surry Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Surry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flat Rock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Mount Airy
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Millennium Charter Academy
Standard public school
628 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary
Standard public school
432 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
White Plains Elementary
Standard public school
328 students 14.9:1 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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flat Rock Elementary
How many students attend Flat Rock Elementary?
Flat Rock Elementary has 217 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Airy, NC. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Flat Rock Elementary?
98.4% of students at Flat Rock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flat Rock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Flat Rock Elementary is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Mount Airy, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flat Rock Elementary?
Flat Rock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Flat Rock Elementary rank among schools in Mount Airy?
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Rock Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Mount Airy, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Airy on the city page.
What other schools are in Surry County Schools?
Besides Flat Rock Elementary, Surry County Schools also operates North Surry High (792 students), Surry Central High (679 students), and East Surry High (576 students). See the Surry County Schools district page for the complete list.