- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thomasville, NC
Liberty Drive Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Drive Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370450001774
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Drive Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools.
- #12 of 14
- public schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Drive Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Drive Elementary ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Thomasville, NC.
School address
District: Thomasville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370450001774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Liberty Drive Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 370450001774 · Thomasville, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 18:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomasville Primary (753 students)
Liberty Drive Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Liberty Drive Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomasville Pr
Thomasville Primary
753 students
- Thomasville Hi
Thomasville High
590 students
- Thomasville Mi
Thomasville Middle
500 students
- This school
Liberty Drive Elementary
306 students
What this shows Liberty Drive Elementary reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Drive Elementary compares
Liberty Drive 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
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
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$14,066
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
White 12.7%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Liberty Drive Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thomasville City Schools reports $14,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Drive Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomasville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomasville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Drive Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Thomasville
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Drive Elementary
How many students attend Liberty Drive Elementary?
Liberty Drive Elementary has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thomasville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Drive Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Drive Elementary is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Drive Elementary?
99.2% of students at Liberty Drive Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Drive Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Drive Elementary is African American at 39.9% of enrollment, in Thomasville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Drive Elementary?
Liberty Drive Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Liberty Drive Elementary rank among public schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Drive Elementary ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Thomasville, 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 Thomasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Thomasville City Schools?
Besides Liberty Drive Elementary, Thomasville City Schools also operates Thomasville Primary (753 students), Thomasville High (590 students), and Thomasville Middle (500 students). See the Thomasville City Schools district page for the complete list.