Enrollment
557
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Asheboro, NC
Southmont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southmont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370378002606
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southmont Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Asheboro · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southmont Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southmont Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Asheboro, NC.
School address
District: Randolph County School System · North Carolina
NCES ID 370378002606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southmont Elementary School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southmont Elementary School
Southmont Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Asheboro, North Carolina, enrolling 557 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.4% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 557 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 397 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Asheboro's public schools, it stands alongside Uwharrie Charter Academy (2,145 students): Southmont Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 18.7:1).
Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students) and Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students) alongside Southmont Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southmont Elementary School compares
Southmont Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.4%
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,621
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Southmont Elementary School is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph County School System, which includes Southmont Elementary School.
$11,621
Per student
-3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 61.7%
Federal 22.3%
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.
How Southmont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randleman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Randolph High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randleman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trinity High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southmont Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Asheboro
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southmont Elementary School
How many students attend Southmont Elementary School?
Southmont Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Asheboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southmont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southmont Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 11% 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 Southmont Elementary School?
67.4% of students at Southmont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southmont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southmont Elementary School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Asheboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southmont Elementary School?
Southmont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southmont Elementary School rank among schools in Asheboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Southmont Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Asheboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Asheboro on the city page.
Is Southmont Elementary School a good school?
Southmont Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Randolph County School System?
Besides Southmont Elementary School, Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students), Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students), and Randleman Middle School (765 students). See the Randolph County School System district page for the complete list.
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