- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanford, NC
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Federal NCES profile for Floyd L Knight Children Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370256001077
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Floyd L Knight Children Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Floyd L Knight Children Center has class sizes smaller than 97% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd L Knight Children Center ranks #4 of 5 schools in Sanford, NC.
School address
District: Lee County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370256001077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Floyd L Knight Children Center grew from 105 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370256001077 · Sanford, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 7.3:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee County High (1,459 students)
Floyd L Knight Children Center grew from 105 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Floyd L Knight Children Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee County Hig
Lee County High
1,459 students
- Southern Lee H
Southern Lee High School
1,180 students
- Sanlee Middle
Sanlee Middle School
792 students
- Wb Wicker Elem
Wb Wicker Elementary
588 students
- J Glenn Edward
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
587 students
- This school 95
Floyd L Knight Children Center
95 students
What this shows Floyd L Knight Children Center reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How Floyd L Knight Children Center compares
Floyd L Knight Children Center 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 54% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 24% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 3% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$13,241
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Floyd L Knight Children Center is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Lee County Schools reports $13,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Floyd L Knight Children Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Lee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanlee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wb Wicker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J Glenn Edwards Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Floyd L Knight Children Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Sanford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Benhaven Elementary
Standard public school
1,065 students 15:1 students per teacher
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Standard public school
628 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Central Carolina Academy
Standard public school
536 students 31.5:1 students per teacher
Bragg Street Academy
Alternative education program
40 students 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 (~95 students)
Frequently asked questions about Floyd L Knight Children Center
How many students attend Floyd L Knight Children Center?
Floyd L Knight Children Center has 95 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Sanford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 105 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd L Knight Children Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Floyd L Knight Children Center is 7.3:1, which is 54% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 54% 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 Floyd L Knight Children Center?
81.9% of students at Floyd L Knight Children Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Floyd L Knight Children Center?
The largest demographic group at Floyd L Knight Children Center is Hispanic or Latino at 38.9% of enrollment, in Sanford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Floyd L Knight Children Center?
Floyd L Knight Children Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Floyd L Knight Children Center rank among schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd L Knight Children Center ranks #4 of 5 schools in Sanford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County Schools?
Besides Floyd L Knight Children Center, Lee County Schools also operates Lee County High (1,459 students), Southern Lee High School (1,180 students), and Sanlee Middle School (792 students). See the Lee County Schools district page for the complete list.