Enrollment
727
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370017502914 Charter school
Roxboro Community School — Roxboro, NC
Federal NCES profile for Roxboro Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 78
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Roxboro Community School · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roxboro Community School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Roxboro Community School reports 727 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 364 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Roxboro Community School spends $9,862 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.9% from local sources (property taxes), 72.0% from the state, and 5.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Roxboro Community School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$9,862
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 727 Top 77% in North Carolina — larger than 23% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370017502914
Student demographics
White 75.2%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 364:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 54
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roxboro Community School, which includes Roxboro Community School.
$9,862
Per student
-24%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.9%
State 72.0%
Federal 5.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Roxboro Community School
How many students attend Roxboro Community School?
Roxboro Community School has 727 students enrolled. It is a other school in Roxboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roxboro Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roxboro Community School is 14.6:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roxboro Community School?
The largest demographic group at Roxboro Community School is White at 75.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Roxboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roxboro Community School?
Roxboro Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.