Enrollment
753
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomasville Primary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomasville Primary
Thomasville Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Thomasville, North Carolina, enrolling 753 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 99.6% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 753 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 402 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #399, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 753 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Thomasville's public schools, it stands alongside Fair Grove Elementary (524 students): Thomasville Primary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 14.2:1).
Thomasville City Schools also operates Thomasville High (590 students) and Thomasville Middle (500 students) alongside Thomasville Primary.
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 Thomasville Primary compares
Thomasville Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,257
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomasville City Schools, which includes Thomasville Primary.
$13,257
Per student
+10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 52.4%
Federal 26.6%
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 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
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~753 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Thomasville Primary a good school?
Thomasville Primary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. 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 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.
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