- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goldsboro, NC
Tommy's Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tommy's Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370488002563
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tommy's Road Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Goldsboro · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tommy's Road Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tommy's Road Elementary ranks #8 of 11 schools in Goldsboro, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488002563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Tommy's Road Elementary held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 370488002563 · Goldsboro, NC Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 16:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Tommy's Road Elementary held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Tommy's Road Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- This school
Tommy's Road Elementary
545 students
What this shows Tommy's Road Elementary reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tommy's Road Elementary compares
Tommy's Road Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$11,267
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 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.9%
White 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: African American at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Tommy's Road Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tommy's Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tommy's Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Goldsboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Spring Creek Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Wayne Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
765 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
674 students 13:1 students per teacher
Rosewood Elementary
Standard public school
650 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Eastern Wayne Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
North Drive Elementary
Standard public school
498 students 14.6:1 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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tommy's Road Elementary
How many students attend Tommy's Road Elementary?
Tommy's Road Elementary has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goldsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tommy's Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tommy's Road Elementary is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tommy's Road Elementary?
99.5% of students at Tommy's Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tommy's Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tommy's Road Elementary is African American at 53.9% of enrollment, in Goldsboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tommy's Road Elementary?
Tommy's Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Tommy's Road Elementary rank among schools in Goldsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Tommy's Road Elementary ranks #8 of 11 schools in Goldsboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Goldsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Tommy's Road Elementary, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), and Norwayne Middle (848 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.