Enrollment
295
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wadesboro, NC
Wadesboro Primary
Federal NCES profile for Wadesboro Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370018000044
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wadesboro Primary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wadesboro · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wadesboro Primary has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wadesboro Primary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wadesboro, NC.
School address
District: Anson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370018000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wadesboro Primary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wadesboro Primary
Wadesboro Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Wadesboro, North Carolina, enrolling 295 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 295 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 332 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #307, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and White (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Wadesboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wadesboro Elementary (215 students): Wadesboro Primary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 23.9:1).
Anson County Schools also operates Anson High School (705 students) and Peachland-Polkton Elem (473 students) alongside Wadesboro Primary.
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 Wadesboro Primary compares
Wadesboro Primary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.5%
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
$14,107
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 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 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
African American 76.6%
White 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Wadesboro Primary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anson County Schools, which includes Wadesboro Primary.
$14,107
Per student
+17%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.2%
State 62.7%
Federal 22.0%
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 Wadesboro Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachland-Polkton Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lilesville Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wadesboro Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wadesboro Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Wadesboro
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wadesboro Primary
How many students attend Wadesboro Primary?
Wadesboro Primary has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wadesboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wadesboro Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wadesboro Primary is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Wadesboro Primary?
99.0% of students at Wadesboro Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wadesboro Primary?
The largest demographic group at Wadesboro Primary is African American at 76.6% of enrollment, in Wadesboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wadesboro Primary?
Wadesboro Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Wadesboro Primary rank among public schools in Wadesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Wadesboro Primary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wadesboro, 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 Wadesboro on the city page.
Is Wadesboro Primary a good school?
Wadesboro Primary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Anson County Schools?
Besides Wadesboro Primary, Anson County Schools also operates Anson High School (705 students), Peachland-Polkton Elem (473 students), and Anson Middle (414 students). See the Anson County Schools district page for the complete list.
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