- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sanford, NC
Tramway Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tramway Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370256002391
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tramway Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tramway Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tramway Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Sanford, NC.
School address
District: Lee County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370256002391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Tramway Elementary held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 370256002391 · Sanford, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 13.6:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee County High (1,459 students)
Tramway Elementary held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Tramway Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee County Hig
Lee County High
1,459 students
- Southern Lee H
Southern Lee High School
1,180 students
- Sanlee Middle
Sanlee Middle School
792 students
- Wb Wicker Elem
Wb Wicker Elementary
588 students
- J Glenn Edward
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
587 students
- This school 559
Tramway Elementary
559 students
What this shows Tramway Elementary reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tramway Elementary compares
Tramway 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▼ 37% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$13,241
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 559 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Tramway Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County Schools reports $13,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tramway Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Lee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanlee Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wb Wicker Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J Glenn Edwards Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tramway Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Sanford
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Highland Elementary
Standard public school
854 students 14:1 students per teacher
Wb Wicker Elementary
Standard public school
588 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Deep River Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Bt Bullock Elementary
Standard public school
511 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tramway Elementary
How many students attend Tramway Elementary?
Tramway Elementary has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sanford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tramway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tramway Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Tramway Elementary?
41.7% of students at Tramway Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tramway Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tramway Elementary is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Sanford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tramway Elementary?
Tramway Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Tramway Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Tramway Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Sanford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County Schools?
Besides Tramway Elementary, Lee County Schools also operates Lee County High (1,459 students), Southern Lee High School (1,180 students), and Sanlee Middle School (792 students). See the Lee County Schools district page for the complete list.