Below Average
#2273 of 2,648 schools in NC
Farmer Elementary School
Elementary School · Randolph County School System · Asheboro, NC
A Randolph County School System elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
3557 Grange Hall Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205
- Math 53% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farmer Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Farmer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,577
Median home value
$191,900
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Randolph County School System
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Chapel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | Not available | 449 | Compare → |
| Hopewell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | Not available | 714 | Compare → |
| John R Lawrence Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | Not available | 395 | Compare → |
| Seagrove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | Not available | 336 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Randolph County School System
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #30 of 32
- District spending per student
- $11,457NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farmer Elementary School is listed in Randolph County School System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farmer Elementary School
Farmer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Asheboro, NC, part of Randolph County School System, serving approximately 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,273 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farmer Elementary School
What grades does Farmer Elementary School serve?
Farmer Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Farmer Elementary School?
Farmer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmer Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farmer Elementary School rank in NC?
Farmer Elementary School ranks #2,273 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Farmer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Farmer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Farmer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farmer Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Farmer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Farmer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farmer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Farmer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farmer Elementary School?
98.7% of students at Farmer Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Randolph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (336) 857-3400
- Area population (ZIP 27205)
- 36,212
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27205; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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