- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greensboro, NC
Rankin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rankin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370192000843
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rankin Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools.
- #17 of 33
- schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rankin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 76% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rankin Elementary ranks #17 of 33 schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192000843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-103 students YoY
Rankin Elementary shrank from 726 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (-14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 51.2 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-103 students YoY 370192000843 · Greensboro, NC Other · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 13.2:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Rankin Elementary shrank from 726 students in 2022-23 to 623 in 2023-24 (-14.2%). Teacher FTE added 51.2 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rankin 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 673
Rankin Elementary
673 students
What this shows Rankin Elementary reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rankin Elementary compares
Rankin 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 3.4%
White 3.1%
Largest group: African American at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Rankin Elementary is more 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 Rankin Elementary 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rankin 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
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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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rankin Elementary
How many students attend Rankin Elementary?
Rankin Elementary has 673 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), down 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rankin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rankin Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Rankin Elementary?
99.6% of students at Rankin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rankin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rankin Elementary is African American at 55.9% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rankin Elementary?
Rankin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Rankin Elementary rank among schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Rankin Elementary ranks #17 of 33 schools in Greensboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Rankin 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.