Bruce H. Tharrington Primary serves 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary's student population of 392 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bruce H. Tharrington Primary is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
35%
20%
Black
7%
25%
White
52%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bruce H. Tharrington Primary often compared to?
Bruce H. Tharrington Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School, Millennium Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bruce H. Tharrington Primary?
392 students attend Bruce H. Tharrington Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bruce H. Tharrington Primary students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce H. Tharrington Primary?
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bruce H. Tharrington Primary offer ?
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Bruce H. Tharrington Primary part of?
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary is part of Mount Airy City Schools School District.
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