- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · High Point, NC
Florence Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Florence Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370192000822
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 15
- schools in High Point · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Elementary ranks #7 of 15 schools in High Point, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Florence Elementary shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 370192000822 · High Point, NC Other · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 15.7:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Florence Elementary shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 599 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Florence Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school 628
Florence Elementary
628 students
What this shows Florence Elementary reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Elementary compares
Florence Elementary 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 22% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$12,897
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.8%
White 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Florence Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in High Point
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem Upper
Standard public school
1,583 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Penn-Griffin Schools
Standard public school
539 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Northwood Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Montlieu Academy of Technology
Standard public school
499 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Union Hill Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Oak View Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 16.4:1 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 (~628 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Elementary
How many students attend Florence Elementary?
Florence Elementary has 628 students enrolled. It is a public school in High Point, NC. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Florence Elementary?
51.3% of students at Florence Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Florence Elementary is African American at 39.8% of enrollment, in High Point, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Elementary?
Florence 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 Florence Elementary rank among schools in High Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Elementary ranks #7 of 15 schools in High Point, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in High Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Florence Elementary, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.