Enrollment
91
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, NC
Stoner-Thomas School
Federal NCES profile for Stoner-Thomas School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370114000460
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stoner-Thomas School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 13
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stoner-Thomas School has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stoner-Thomas School ranks #3 of 13 schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Davidson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370114000460 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stoner-Thomas School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stoner-Thomas School
Stoner-Thomas School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Lexington, North Carolina, enrolling 91 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.5:1, Stoner-Thomas School is leaner than roughly 98% of North Carolina schools and 59% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of North Carolina schools, with 91 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #10.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 91 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lexington's public schools, it stands alongside Welcome Elementary (638 students): Stoner-Thomas School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (6.5:1 vs 16.8:1).
Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students) and North Davidson High (935 students) alongside Stoner-Thomas 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 Stoner-Thomas School compares
Stoner-Thomas 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 59% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 2% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.1%
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
$10,930
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 91 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Stoner-Thomas School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County Schools, which includes Stoner-Thomas School.
$10,930
Per student
-9%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.2%
State 62.4%
Federal 21.3%
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 Stoner-Thomas School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ledford Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Davidson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stoner-Thomas School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Welcome Elementary
Standard public school
638 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Northwest Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Southwood Elementary
Standard public school
616 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Midway Elementary
Standard public school
546 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Churchland Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 17:1 students per teacher
Davis-Townsend Elementary
Standard public school
430 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~91 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stoner-Thomas School
How many students attend Stoner-Thomas School?
Stoner-Thomas School has 91 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lexington, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stoner-Thomas School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stoner-Thomas School is 6.5:1, which is 59% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 59% 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 Stoner-Thomas School?
76.0% of students at Stoner-Thomas School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stoner-Thomas School?
The largest demographic group at Stoner-Thomas School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stoner-Thomas School?
Stoner-Thomas 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 Stoner-Thomas School rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Stoner-Thomas School ranks #3 of 13 schools in Lexington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is Stoner-Thomas School a good school?
Stoner-Thomas School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina. 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 Davidson County Schools?
Besides Stoner-Thomas School, Davidson County Schools also operates Oak Grove High (992 students), North Davidson High (935 students), and Central Davidson High (897 students). See the Davidson County Schools district page for the complete list.
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