- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Archdale, NC
John R Lawrence Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John R Lawrence Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370378000904
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John R Lawrence Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Archdale · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John R Lawrence Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John R Lawrence Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Archdale, NC.
School address
District: Randolph County School System · North Carolina
NCES ID 370378000904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
John R Lawrence Elementary School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 370378000904 · Archdale, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 14.6:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Randleman High School (870 students)
John R Lawrence Elementary School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
John R Lawrence Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randleman High
Randleman High School
870 students
- Southwestern R
Southwestern Randolph High School
801 students
- Randleman Midd
Randleman Middle School
765 students
- Hopewell Eleme
Hopewell Elementary School
679 students
- Trinity High S
Trinity High School
675 students
- This school
John R Lawrence Elementary School
394 students
What this shows John R Lawrence Elementary School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How John R Lawrence Elementary School compares
John R Lawrence Elementary School 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 28% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,457
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, John R Lawrence Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph County School System reports $11,457 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John R Lawrence Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randleman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Randolph High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randleman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trinity High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John R Lawrence Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Archdale
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about John R Lawrence Elementary School
How many students attend John R Lawrence Elementary School?
John R Lawrence Elementary School has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Archdale, NC. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John R Lawrence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John R Lawrence Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 John R Lawrence Elementary School?
47.2% of students at John R Lawrence Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John R Lawrence Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John R Lawrence Elementary School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Archdale, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John R Lawrence Elementary School?
John R Lawrence Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 John R Lawrence Elementary School rank among public schools in Archdale?
By Resource Investment Index, John R Lawrence Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Archdale, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Randolph County School System?
Besides John R Lawrence Elementary School, Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students), Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students), and Randleman Middle School (765 students). See the Randolph County School System district page for the complete list.