- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Archdale, NC
Trindale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Trindale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370378001532
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trindale Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Archdale · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Trindale Elementary School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trindale Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Archdale, NC.
School address
District: Randolph County School System · North Carolina
NCES ID 370378001532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Trindale Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370378001532 · Archdale, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 15.9:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Randleman High School (870 students)
Trindale Elementary School held near 389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Trindale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Randleman High
Randleman High School
870 students
- Southwestern R
Southwestern Randolph High School
801 students
- Randleman Midd
Randleman Middle School
765 students
- Hopewell Eleme
Hopewell Elementary School
679 students
- Trinity High S
Trinity High School
675 students
- This school
Trindale Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Trindale Elementary School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trindale Elementary School compares
Trindale Elementary School 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▼ 4% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,457
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Asian 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Trindale Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph County School System reports $11,457 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trindale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randleman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Randolph High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randleman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopewell Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trinity High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trindale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trindale Elementary School
How many students attend Trindale Elementary School?
Trindale Elementary School has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Archdale, NC. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trindale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trindale Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trindale Elementary School?
63.2% of students at Trindale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trindale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Trindale Elementary School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Archdale, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trindale Elementary School?
Trindale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Trindale Elementary School rank among public schools in Archdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Trindale Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Archdale, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Randolph County School System?
Besides Trindale Elementary School, Randolph County School System also operates Randleman High School (870 students), Southwestern Randolph High School (801 students), and Randleman Middle School (765 students). See the Randolph County School System district page for the complete list.