At a glance
Reported students
545
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
497
Tommy's Road Elementary: 545 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 567
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Tommy's Road Elementary
Tommy's Road Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Goldsboro. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Wayne County Public Schools. NCES reports 545 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, above the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (53.9%) and White (20.9%). English learners represent 9.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Tommy's Road Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.9%
- Hispanic16.7%
- Black53.9%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Wayne County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fremont Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
535 reported students
Northwest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
559 reported students
North Drive Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
498 reported students
Northeast Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
497 reported students
Carver Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
495 reported students
Eastern Wayne Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
597 reported students
Public schools near Tommy's Road Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Drive Elementary Elementary · Wayne County Public Schools | PK–02 | 498 | 2.2 mi |
| Wayne STEM Academy Elementary · Charter · Wayne STEM Academy | KG–05 | 305 | 2.6 mi |
| Meadow Lane Elementary Elementary · Wayne County Public Schools | PK–04 | 674 | 3.5 mi |
| Eastern Wayne Elementary Elementary · Wayne County Public Schools | PK–05 | 597 | 4.4 mi |
| Dillard Academy Elementary · Charter · Dillard Academy | KG–08 | 261 | 4.5 mi |
| Carver Heights Elementary Elementary · Wayne County Public Schools | 03–05 | 407 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tommy's Road Elementary
What grades does Tommy's Road Elementary serve?
Tommy's Road Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wayne County Public Schools.
How many students attend Tommy's Road Elementary?
Tommy's Road Elementary reported 545 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 567 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tommy's Road Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 545 students and 33.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tommy's Road Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tommy's Road Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wayne County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tommy's Road Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tommy's Road Elementary in?
Tommy's Road Elementary is part of Wayne County Public Schools, based in Goldsboro, NC, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tommy's Road Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Drive Elementary (2.2 mi), Wayne STEM Academy (2.6 mi), Meadow Lane Elementary (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.