- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Airy, NC
Jones Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Jones Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370321001338
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones Intermediate earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Mount Airy · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jones Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Intermediate ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Mount Airy, NC.
School address
District: Mount Airy City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370321001338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Jones Intermediate held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370321001338 · Mount Airy, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 13.6:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Airy High (620 students)
Jones Intermediate held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jones Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mount Airy Hig
Mount Airy High
620 students
- Bruce H. Tharr
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary
432 students
- Mount Airy Mid
Mount Airy Middle
395 students
- This school
Jones Intermediate
339 students
What this shows Jones Intermediate reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jones Intermediate compares
Jones Intermediate 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$13,250
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Jones Intermediate is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Airy City Schools reports $13,250 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jones Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Airy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bruce H. Tharrington Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Airy Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jones Intermediate
How many students attend Jones Intermediate?
Jones Intermediate has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Airy, NC. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Intermediate is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Jones Intermediate?
99.1% of students at Jones Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Jones Intermediate is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Mount Airy, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones Intermediate?
Jones Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Jones Intermediate rank among public schools in Mount Airy?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Intermediate ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Mount Airy, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Airy on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Airy City Schools?
Besides Jones Intermediate, Mount Airy City Schools also operates Mount Airy High (620 students), Bruce H. Tharrington Primary (432 students), and Mount Airy Middle (395 students). See the Mount Airy City Schools district page for the complete list.