- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Southmont Elementary School held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 370378002606 · Asheboro, NC Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 13.9:1 · 67.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Randleman High School (870 students)
Southmont Elementary School held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southmont Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randleman High
Randleman High School
870 students
- Southwestern R
Southwestern Randolph High School
801 students
- Randleman Midd
Randleman Middle School
765 students
- Hopewell Eleme
Hopewell Elementary School
679 students
- Trinity High S
Trinity High School
675 students
- This school
Southmont Elementary School
557 students
What this shows Southmont Elementary School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southmont Elementary School compares
Southmont Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,457
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Randolph County School System reports $11,457 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~557 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.