- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Browns Summit, NC
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370192003243
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Browns Summit · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Browns Summit, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192003243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370192003243 · Browns Summit, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 14.4:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ronald E. Mcnair 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 447
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary
447 students
What this shows Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary compares
Ronald E. Mcnair 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
White 7.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Ronald E. Mcnair 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 Ronald E. Mcnair 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
Similar other schools in Browns Summit
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary
How many students attend Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary?
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Browns Summit, NC. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary?
99.3% of students at Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary is African American at 63.8% of enrollment, in Browns Summit, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary?
Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary rank among public schools in Browns Summit?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Browns Summit, 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 Browns Summit on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Ronald E. Mcnair 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.