Enrollment
1,330
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370009302480 Charter school
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy — Mooresboro, NC
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Class Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 60
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Jefferson Class Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy reports 1,330 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 79.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 443 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy spends $10,186 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.4% from local sources (property taxes), 71.1% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas Jefferson Class Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,330 | top 95% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$10,186
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 443 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,330 Top 95% in North Carolina — larger than 5% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 79.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370009302480
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 8.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 19
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 443:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.9%
In-school suspensions 39
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, which includes Thomas Jefferson Class Academy.
$10,186
Per student
-22%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.4%
State 71.1%
Federal 7.4%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Class Academy
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Class Academy?
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy has 1,330 students enrolled. It is a other school in Mooresboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Class Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Class Academy is 17.2:1, which is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Class Academy?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Class Academy is White at 68.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mooresboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Class Academy?
Thomas Jefferson Class Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.