Enrollment
444
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Asheboro, NC
Guy B Teachey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Guy B Teachey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370024000067
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guy B Teachey Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Asheboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Guy B Teachey Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guy B Teachey Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Asheboro, NC.
School address
District: Asheboro City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370024000067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Guy B Teachey Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Guy B Teachey Elementary
Guy B Teachey Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Asheboro, North Carolina, enrolling 444 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.4% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 444 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #137.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (35%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Asheboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lindley Park Elementary (403 students): Guy B Teachey Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 12.6:1).
Asheboro City Schools also operates Asheboro High (1,338 students) and Balfour Elementary (558 students) alongside Guy B Teachey Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Guy B Teachey Elementary compares
Guy B Teachey Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$12,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
White 34.7%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Guy B Teachey Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Asheboro City Schools, which includes Guy B Teachey Elementary.
$12,643
Per student
+5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 56.1%
Federal 23.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Guy B Teachey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balfour Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Asheboro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Asheboro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindley Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guy B Teachey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Asheboro
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Farmer Elementary School
Standard public school
230 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
The Virtual Academy at Randolph
Standard public school
99 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Guy B Teachey Elementary
How many students attend Guy B Teachey Elementary?
Guy B Teachey Elementary has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Asheboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guy B Teachey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Guy B Teachey Elementary is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Guy B Teachey Elementary?
67.4% of students at Guy B Teachey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guy B Teachey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Guy B Teachey Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in Asheboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guy B Teachey Elementary?
Guy B Teachey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Guy B Teachey Elementary rank among elementary schools in Asheboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Guy B Teachey Elementary ranks #3 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.
Is Guy B Teachey Elementary a good school?
Guy B Teachey Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Asheboro City Schools?
Besides Guy B Teachey Elementary, Asheboro City Schools also operates Asheboro High (1,338 students), Balfour Elementary (558 students), and North Asheboro Middle (501 students). See the Asheboro City Schools district page for the complete list.
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