- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jamestown, NC
Lucy Ragsdale High
Federal NCES profile for Lucy Ragsdale High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370192000830
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucy Ragsdale High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Jamestown · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucy Ragsdale High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucy Ragsdale High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Jamestown, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Lucy Ragsdale High held near 1,336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.2 → 77.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 370192000830 · Jamestown, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,292 enr · 16:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Lucy Ragsdale High held near 1,336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.2 → 77.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lucy Ragsdale High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school
Lucy Ragsdale High
1,292 students
What this shows Lucy Ragsdale High reports 1,292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucy Ragsdale High compares
Lucy Ragsdale High 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▼ 14% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,292 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,292
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$12,897
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 44.1%
White 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Lucy Ragsdale High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucy Ragsdale High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucy Ragsdale High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Jamestown
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lucy Ragsdale High
How many students attend Lucy Ragsdale High?
Lucy Ragsdale High has 1,292 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jamestown, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,346 (2022-23) → 1,336 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucy Ragsdale High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucy Ragsdale High is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lucy Ragsdale High?
56.6% of students at Lucy Ragsdale High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucy Ragsdale High?
The largest demographic group at Lucy Ragsdale High is African American at 44.1% of enrollment, in Jamestown, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucy Ragsdale High?
Lucy Ragsdale High 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 Lucy Ragsdale High rank among high schools in Jamestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucy Ragsdale High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Jamestown, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jamestown on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Lucy Ragsdale High, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.