- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sanford, NC
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J Glenn Edwards Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370256002209
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Glenn Edwards Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
J Glenn Edwards Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Glenn Edwards Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Sanford, NC.
School address
District: Lee County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370256002209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
J Glenn Edwards Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 370256002209 · Sanford, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
587 enr · 15.1:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee County High (1,459 students)
J Glenn Edwards Elementary held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
J Glenn Edwards Elementary 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
- This school
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
587 students
- Greenwood Elem 571
Greenwood Elementary
571 students
What this shows J Glenn Edwards Elementary reports 587 students on the CCD universe file.
How J Glenn Edwards Elementary compares
J Glenn Edwards 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 5% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 30.5%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, J Glenn Edwards Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County Schools reports $13,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J Glenn Edwards Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Lee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanlee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wb Wicker Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Glenn Edwards Elementary'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
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Sanford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
854 students 14:1 students per teacher
Wb Wicker Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Tramway Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Deep River Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Bt Bullock Elementary
Standard public school
511 students 13.8:1 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 (~587 students)
Frequently asked questions about J Glenn Edwards Elementary
How many students attend J Glenn Edwards Elementary?
J Glenn Edwards Elementary has 587 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sanford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Glenn Edwards Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J Glenn Edwards Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% 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 J Glenn Edwards Elementary?
69.4% of students at J Glenn Edwards Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Glenn Edwards Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J Glenn Edwards Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Sanford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Glenn Edwards Elementary?
J Glenn Edwards Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 J Glenn Edwards Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, J Glenn Edwards Elementary ranks #7 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County Schools?
Besides J Glenn Edwards Elementary, 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.