- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sanford, NC
J R Ingram Jr Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J R Ingram Jr Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370256002210
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J R Ingram Jr Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
J R Ingram Jr Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J R Ingram Jr Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Sanford, NC.
School address
District: Lee County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370256002210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
J R Ingram Jr Elementary held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 370256002210 · Sanford, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 13.5:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee County High (1,459 students)
J R Ingram Jr Elementary held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
J R Ingram Jr 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
- J Glenn Edward
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
587 students
- This school 419
J R Ingram Jr Elementary
419 students
What this shows J R Ingram Jr Elementary reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How J R Ingram Jr Elementary compares
J R Ingram Jr 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.3%
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
African American 22.7%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, J R Ingram Jr 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 R Ingram Jr Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Lee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanlee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wb Wicker Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J Glenn Edwards Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J R Ingram Jr 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
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 15.1:1 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
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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about J R Ingram Jr Elementary
How many students attend J R Ingram Jr Elementary?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sanford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J R Ingram Jr Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J R Ingram Jr Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% 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 R Ingram Jr Elementary?
58.3% of students at J R Ingram Jr Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J R Ingram Jr Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J R Ingram Jr Elementary is White 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 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J R Ingram Jr Elementary?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 R Ingram Jr Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, J R Ingram Jr Elementary ranks #6 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 R Ingram Jr 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.