- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roxboro, NC
South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370363001485
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Roxboro · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Roxboro, NC.
School address
District: Person County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370363001485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
South Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370363001485 · Roxboro, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 15.4:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Person High (1,165 students)
South Elementary held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Person High
Person High
1,165 students
- Helena Element
Helena Elementary
512 students
- This school 463
South Elementary
463 students
- Southern Middl 456
Southern Middle
456 students
- Northern Middl 454
Northern Middle
454 students
- Stories Creek 397
Stories Creek Elementary
397 students
What this shows South Elementary reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary compares
South 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.5%
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
$13,682
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 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.4%
White 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, South Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Person County Schools reports $13,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stories Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Roxboro
2 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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Elementary
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roxboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 South Elementary?
99.3% of students at South Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary is African American at 43.4% of enrollment, in Roxboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary?
South Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 South Elementary rank among schools in Roxboro?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Roxboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roxboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Person County Schools?
Besides South Elementary, Person County Schools also operates Person High (1,165 students), Helena Elementary (512 students), and Southern Middle (456 students). See the Person County Schools district page for the complete list.