Enrollment
339
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jones Intermediate compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jones Intermediate
Jones Intermediate is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Mount Airy, North Carolina, enrolling 339 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 339 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 411 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #207.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 678 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Mount Airy City Schools also operates Mount Airy High (620 students) and Bruce H. Tharrington Primary (432 students) alongside Jones Intermediate.
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 Jones Intermediate compares
Jones Intermediate 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,873
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Airy City Schools, which includes Jones Intermediate.
$12,873
Per student
+7%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 59.3%
Federal 23.5%
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 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
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~339 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jones Intermediate a good school?
Jones Intermediate earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 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.
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