- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Troy Elementary held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370306001312 · Troy, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 18.2:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Central High (846 students)
Troy Elementary held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Troy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Cen
Montgomery Central High
846 students
- East Middle
East Middle
422 students
- Candor Element
Candor Elementary
368 students
- West Middle
West Middle
343 students
- This school 291
Troy Elementary
291 students
- Montgomery Cou 282
Montgomery County Early College
282 students
What this shows Troy Elementary reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troy Elementary compares
Troy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,689
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 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.
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
District finance for Montgomery County Schools reports $13,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~291 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.