- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Selma, NC
Thanksgiving Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thanksgiving Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370237003577
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thanksgiving Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thanksgiving Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thanksgiving Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Selma, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237003577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Thanksgiving Elementary grew from 769 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 370237003577 · Selma, NC Other · MID · TRAD
870 enr · 18.1:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Thanksgiving Elementary grew from 769 students in 2022-23 to 813 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Thanksgiving Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school 870
Thanksgiving Elementary
870 students
What this shows Thanksgiving Elementary reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thanksgiving Elementary compares
Thanksgiving Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 38% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,352
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 870 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Thanksgiving Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thanksgiving Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thanksgiving Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Selma
1 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 (~870 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thanksgiving Elementary
How many students attend Thanksgiving Elementary?
Thanksgiving Elementary has 870 students enrolled. It is a public school in Selma, NC. CCD year-over-year: 769 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thanksgiving Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thanksgiving Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thanksgiving Elementary?
41.2% of students at Thanksgiving Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thanksgiving Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thanksgiving Elementary is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Selma, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thanksgiving Elementary?
Thanksgiving Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Thanksgiving Elementary rank among public schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Thanksgiving Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Selma, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Thanksgiving Elementary, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.