- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Ridge, NC
Oak Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oak Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370192000840
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Ridge Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 712
- students enrolled
Oak Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Oak Ridge Elementary held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 370192000840 · Oak Ridge, NC Other · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 16.6:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Oak Ridge Elementary held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Oak Ridge Elementary 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 712
Oak Ridge Elementary
712 students
What this shows Oak Ridge Elementary reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Ridge Elementary compares
Oak Ridge 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 83% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
Asian 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 4.4%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Oak Ridge Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Oak Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Ridge Elementary'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
Nationwide other 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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Oak Ridge Elementary?
Oak Ridge Elementary has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Ridge, NC. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Ridge Elementary?
11.2% of students at Oak Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oak Ridge Elementary is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Oak Ridge, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Ridge Elementary?
Oak Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Oak Ridge Elementary, 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.