- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thomasville, NC
Thomasville Primary
Federal NCES profile for Thomasville Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370450000792
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomasville Primary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomasville Primary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomasville Primary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Thomasville, NC.
School address
District: Thomasville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370450000792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Thomasville Primary held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 370450000792 · Thomasville, NC Other · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 15.4:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomasville High (590 students)
Thomasville Primary held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Thomasville Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thomasville Primary
753 students
- Thomasville Hi
Thomasville High
590 students
- Thomasville Mi
Thomasville Middle
500 students
- Liberty Drive
Liberty Drive Elementary
306 students
What this shows Thomasville Primary reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomasville Primary compares
Thomasville Primary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$14,066
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 753 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
White 14.3%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Thomasville Primary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Thomasville City Schools reports $14,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomasville Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomasville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Drive Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomasville Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Thomasville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fair Grove Elementary
Standard public school
524 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Hasty Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Pilot Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Brier Creek Elementary
Standard public school
210 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomasville Primary
How many students attend Thomasville Primary?
Thomasville Primary has 753 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thomasville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomasville Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomasville Primary is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Thomasville Primary?
99.6% of students at Thomasville Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomasville Primary?
The largest demographic group at Thomasville Primary is African American at 40.0% of enrollment, in Thomasville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomasville Primary?
Thomasville Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Thomasville Primary rank among schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomasville Primary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Thomasville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thomasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Thomasville City Schools?
Besides Thomasville Primary, Thomasville City Schools also operates Thomasville High (590 students), Thomasville Middle (500 students), and Liberty Drive Elementary (306 students). See the Thomasville City Schools district page for the complete list.