Fair Grove Elementary

217 Cedar Lodge Road
Thomasville, NC 27360

fges.davidson.k12.nc.us/

522 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fair Grove Elementary, located in Thomasville, North Carolina, is a part of the Davidson County Schools district. The school serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational education and the holistic development of children in the primary grades. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating modern instructional methods to prepare students for future academic success. Beyond the classroom, Fair Grove Elementary often promotes a sense of community through school activities and engagement, aiming to provide a safe, nurturing space where students can build essential social skills alongside their core academic learning.

522

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fair Grove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	389
Hispanic	97
Black	11
Asian	8
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
389 (74.5 %)
Hispanic
97 (18.6 %)
Two or More
16 (3.1 %)
Black
11 (2.1 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Davidson County Schools
Phone:	(336)472-7020
Website:	http://fges.davidson.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	518
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 93