Enrollment
291
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troy, NC
Troy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Troy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370306001312
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Troy Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Troy, NC.
School address
District: Montgomery County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370306001312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troy Elementary
Troy Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Troy, North Carolina, enrolling 291 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.2% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 291 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 205 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #201, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Troy's public schools, it stands alongside Montgomery Learning Academy (54 students): Troy Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 9:1).
Montgomery County Schools also operates Montgomery Central High (846 students) and East Middle (422 students) alongside Troy Elementary.
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 Troy Elementary compares
Troy Elementary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$14,181
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Troy Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Schools, which includes Troy Elementary.
$14,181
Per student
+18%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 53.3%
Federal 27.9%
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 Troy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Candor Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montgomery County Early College | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Troy
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~291 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Troy Elementary's federal record.
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Frequently asked questions about Troy Elementary
How many students attend Troy Elementary?
Troy Elementary has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troy, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Troy Elementary?
67.2% of students at Troy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Troy Elementary is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Troy, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy Elementary?
Troy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Troy Elementary rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Troy, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Troy on the city page.
Is Troy Elementary a good school?
Troy Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. 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 Montgomery County Schools?
Besides Troy Elementary, Montgomery County Schools also operates Montgomery Central High (846 students), East Middle (422 students), and Candor Elementary (368 students). See the Montgomery County Schools district page for the complete list.
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