- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Airy, NC
White Plains Elementary
Federal NCES profile for White Plains Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370441001759
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Plains Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Mount Airy · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
White Plains Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Plains Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Mount Airy, NC.
School address
District: Surry County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370441001759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
White Plains Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 370441001759 · Mount Airy, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 14.9:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Surry High (792 students)
White Plains Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
White Plains Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Surry Hi
North Surry High
792 students
- Surry Central
Surry Central High
679 students
- East Surry Hig
East Surry High
576 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
502 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
473 students
- This school
White Plains Elementary
328 students
What this shows White Plains Elementary reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Plains Elementary compares
White Plains 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 16% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$12,301
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, White Plains Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Surry County Schools reports $12,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Plains Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Surry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surry Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Surry High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Plains Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Mount Airy
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Millennium Charter Academy
Standard public school
628 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary
Standard public school
432 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Flat Rock Elementary
Standard public school
217 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Plains Elementary
How many students attend White Plains Elementary?
White Plains Elementary has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Airy, NC. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Plains Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at White Plains Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 5% 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 White Plains Elementary?
55.4% of students at White Plains Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Plains Elementary?
The largest demographic group at White Plains Elementary is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Mount Airy, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Plains Elementary?
White Plains Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 White Plains Elementary rank among schools in Mount Airy?
By Resource Investment Index, White Plains Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Mount Airy, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Airy on the city page.
What other schools are in Surry County Schools?
Besides White Plains Elementary, Surry County Schools also operates North Surry High (792 students), Surry Central High (679 students), and East Surry High (576 students). See the Surry County Schools district page for the complete list.