Southmont Elementary School

Summary:

Southmont Elementary School is a public elementary school in Asheboro, North Carolina, serving 573 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Randolph County School System. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (51.13%) and Hispanic (42.41%).

Southmont Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. The school has consistently outperformed the Randolph County School System and the state of North Carolina in mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, and its 5th-grade science proficiency rates have been impressive, ranging from 55.6% to 76.5% over the past three years. However, the school's reading proficiency rates have been lower than the district and state averages, especially in 3rd and 4th grades. Southmont's male students and Hispanic students have performed well, ranking in the top 50% of North Carolina elementary schools, but the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students have struggled, ranking in the bottom 25% of the state.

When compared to nearby schools, Southmont Elementary School generally performs better academically than other schools in the Randolph County School System, but its performance is more mixed when compared to the Asheboro City Schools district, which includes schools like Balfour Elementary, Charles W. McCrary Elementary, and Donna L. Loflin Elementary. Southmont's Gifted and Talented program is a standout, ranking in the top 10% of North Carolina elementary schools, and the school has made significant improvements in supporting its special education students, moving from the bottom 25% to the top 15% of the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2497 Southmont School Road
       Asheboro, NC  27205


(336) 625-1558

District: Randolph County School System

SchoolDigger Rank:
669th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,447 Help


Students who attend Southmont Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Southeastern Randolph Middle School
High:    Randolph Early College High School
    Southwestern Randolph High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  573

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.0%
Hispanic:
41.7%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southmont Elementary School ranks better than 55.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Randolph County School System District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51%), Hispanic (41.7%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southmont Elementary School is 15.9. 14 elementary schools in the Randolph County School System District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southmont Elementary School is $9,447. 13 elementary schools in the Randolph County School System District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southmont Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southmont Elementary School 669th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Southmont Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Randolph County School System:

SchoolDigger ranks Randolph County School System 165th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southmont Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Southmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 21.56 1100th 1276 13.8%
2007 29.48 1027th 1293 20.6%
2008 28.52 1028th 1324 22.4%
2009 40.57 911th 1354 32.7%
2010 43.49 871st 1363 36.1%
2011 40.49 915th 1381 33.7%
2012 33.13 1045th 1388 24.7%
2013 51.46 636th 1403 54.7%
2014 44.45 785th 1390 43.5%
2015 39.68 919th 1440 36.2%
2016 42.51 884th 1425 38.0%
2017 49.57 753rd 1429 47.3%
2018 41.49 902nd 1434 37.1%
2019 42.76 878th 1473 40.4%
2021 46.01 765th 1489 48.6%
2022 50.60 736th 1514 51.4%
2023 52.84 720th 1502 52.1%
2024 54.70 669th 1505 55.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.69 163rd 421 61.3%
2019 45.76 245th 497 50.7%
2021 34.19 249th 385 35.3%
2022 31.19 368th 485 24.1%
2023 43.39 267th 514 48.1%
2024 28.21 432nd 533 18.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.31 104th 801 87.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.48 724th 1332 45.6%
2019 47.51 735th 1361 46.0%
2021 57.35 461st 1329 65.3%
2022 60.14 446th 1366 67.3%
2023 58.14 527th 1437 63.3%
2024 56.18 578th 1450 60.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Southmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.13 850th 1405 39.5%
2019 42.83 863rd 1424 39.4%
2021 38.47 853rd 1440 40.8%
2022 46.65 767th 1458 47.4%
2023 44.63 818th 1459 43.9%
2024 45.51 796th 1455 45.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.73 868th 897 3.2%
2019 14.25 850th 878 3.2%
2021 47.28 266th 646 58.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 70.21 14th 500 97.2%
2023 68.24 54th 582 90.7%
2024 54.22 396th 669 40.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Southmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.64 907th 1413 35.8%
2019 43.49 854th 1430 40.3%
2021 51.86 658th 1444 54.4%
2022 53.66 664th 1464 54.6%
2023 59.91 564th 1461 61.4%
2024 62.68 517th 1464 64.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.37 430th 851 49.5%
2019 49.40 428th 865 50.5%
2021 48.46 381st 843 54.8%
2022 46.38 452nd 893 49.4%
2023 53.71 374th 915 59.1%
2024 53.54 412th 951 56.7%
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Rank History for White students at Southmont Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.77 1003rd 1178 14.9%
2019 26.15 983rd 1183 16.9%
2021 33.31 818th 1172 30.2%
2022 41.54 732nd 1194 38.7%
2023 41.31 738th 1183 37.6%
2024 46.06 673rd 1166 42.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Southmont Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Southmont Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 462 27 2 201 4 n/a n/a 0 696
2003 462 27 2 201 4 n/a n/a 0 696
2004 460 29 3 200 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2005 425 33 2 216 1 n/a n/a 0 677
2006 438 39 5 259 2 n/a n/a 0 743
2007 426 16 5 274 0 n/a n/a 20 741
2008 372 14 5 260 1 n/a n/a 21 673
2009 358 31 6 230 1 n/a n/a 0 626
2010 360 31 3 250 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2011 378 4 7 240 1 0 17 0 647
2012 343 6 9 232 1 0 16 0 607
2013 371 7 7 236 0 0 15 0 636
2014 357 9 7 220 1 0 14 0 608
2015 372 12 5 223 0 0 12 0 624
2016 381 17 5 238 0 0 25 0 666
2017 357 21 3 236 0 0 29 0 646
2018 352 14 2 236 1 0 22 0 627
2019 324 13 1 230 1 0 20 0 589
2020 256 12 1 224 1 2 50 0 546
2021 276 15 3 234 1 1 20 0 550
2022 262 13 3 233 1 0 17 0 529
2023 293 11 4 243 1 0 21 0 573
2024 292 19 1 239 0 0 22 0 573

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southmont Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 696 43.0 16.2 0
2003 696 43.0 16.2 0
2004 693 43.0 16.1 55.4
2005 677 47.0 14.4 61
2006 743 47.0 15.8 61.6
2007 741 n/a n/a 63.5
2008 673 51.8 13.0 63.5
2009 626 47.5 13.2 61
2010 645 47.0 13.7 70.5
2011 647 50.1 12.9 68.5
2012 607 42.6 14.2 70.5
2013 636 43.0 14.7 68.9
2014 608 43.0 14.1 68.4
2015 624 42.0 14.8 65.7
2016 666 43.0 15.4 65.2
2017 646 44.0 14.6 65.6
2018 627 41.0 15.2 61.6
2019 589 40.0 14.7 63
2020 546 39.0 14.0 65.6
2021 550 37.9 14.4 61.1
2022 529 37.0 14.2 57.7
2023 573 40.0 14.3 72.1
2024 573 36.0 15.9 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southmont Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 696 43.0 16.2 0
2003 696 43.0 16.2 0
2004 693 43.0 16.1 55.4
2005 677 47.0 14.4 61
2006 743 47.0 15.8 61.6
2007 741 n/a n/a 63.5
2008 673 51.8 13.0 63.5
2009 626 47.5 13.2 61
2010 645 47.0 13.7 70.5
2011 647 50.1 12.9 68.5
2012 607 42.6 14.2 70.5
2013 636 43.0 14.7 68.9
2014 608 43.0 14.1 68.4
2015 624 42.0 14.8 65.7
2016 666 43.0 15.4 65.2
2017 646 44.0 14.6 65.6
2018 627 41.0 15.2 61.6
2019 589 40.0 14.7 63
2020 546 39.0 14.0 65.6
2021 550 37.9 14.4 61.1
2022 529 37.0 14.2 57.7
2023 573 40.0 14.3 72.1
2024 573 36.0 15.9 99.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southmont Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,337 (14.2%) $8,110 (85.8%) $9,447

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southmont Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 878th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 720th of 1502 Elementary schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southmont Elementary School)70.264
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Randolph County School System)7263.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Southmont Elementary School)39.436
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Randolph County School System)55.242.7
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southmont Elementary School)63.363.5
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Randolph County School System)64.355.1
 9.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Southmont Elementary School)37.856.5
 18.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Randolph County School System)53.150.9
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southmont Elementary School)59.856.6
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Randolph County School System)64.656.6
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Southmont Elementary School)44.940.6
 4.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Randolph County School System)52.142.8
 9.3%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Southmont Elementary School)72.970.8
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Randolph County School System)74.567.6
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students589573
 2.7%
African American1311
 15.4%
American Indian11
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic230243
 5.7%
Pacific Islander00
White324293
 9.6%
Two or More Races2021
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63%72.1%
 9.1%


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Students at Southmont Elementary School are 51% White, 42% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Southmont Elementary School ranks 669th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 573 students attended Southmont Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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