- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thomasville, NC
Pilot Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pilot Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370114000477
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pilot Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pilot Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pilot Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Thomasville, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Pilot Elementary shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 370114000477 · Thomasville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 16.1:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (992 students)
Pilot Elementary shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pilot Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High
992 students
- North Davidson
North Davidson High
935 students
- Central Davids
Central Davidson High
897 students
- Ledford Senior
Ledford Senior High
776 students
- West Davidson
West Davidson High
740 students
- This school 321
Pilot Elementary
321 students
What this shows Pilot Elementary reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pilot Elementary compares
Pilot Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$11,178
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Pilot Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davidson County Schools reports $11,178 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pilot Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pilot Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Thomasville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Thomasville Primary
Standard public school
753 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Fair Grove Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Hasty Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Brier Creek Elementary
Standard public school
210 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pilot Elementary
How many students attend Pilot Elementary?
Pilot Elementary has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thomasville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilot Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilot Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pilot Elementary?
67.3% of students at Pilot Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pilot Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pilot Elementary is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Thomasville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pilot Elementary?
Pilot Elementary 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 Pilot Elementary rank among schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pilot Elementary ranks #3 of 5 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 schools in Thomasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County Schools?
Besides Pilot Elementary, Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students), North Davidson High (935 students), and Central Davidson High (897 students). See the Davidson County Schools district page for the complete list.