J R Ingram Jr Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sanford, North Carolina 27330 · Lee County Schools
#669 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#36045 of 50,301 nationally
About J R Ingram Jr Elementary
J R Ingram Jr Elementary is a public elementary located in Sanford, in the Lee County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 419 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 669th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 419.
There are 19 schools in Sanford; J R Ingram Jr Elementary ranks 9th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for J R Ingram Jr Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J R Ingram Jr Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Lee Middle
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
522 students · 717 m away
WB Wicker Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students · 2.3 km away
Central Carolina Academy
Sanford · Charter high · Grades 6–12
536 students · 3.0 km away
Tramway Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students · 3.9 km away
SanLee Middle School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
792 students · 4.0 km away
Southern Lee High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,180 students · 4.3 km away
BT Bullock Elementary
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students · 4.5 km away
Lee County High
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,459 students · 5.4 km away
Rising Leaders Academy
Sanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
282 students · 5.5 km away
Lee Early College
Sanford · Public high · Grades 9–13
272 students · 5.7 km away
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419 students
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419 students
Robinson Elementary
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420 students
Battleground Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Childers Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is J R Ingram Jr Elementary a good school?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 33.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #669 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does J R Ingram Jr Elementary rank in North Carolina?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary ranks #669 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #36045 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J R Ingram Jr Elementary?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary had 419 students in 2025.
Is J R Ingram Jr Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
J R Ingram Jr Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J R Ingram Jr Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J R Ingram Jr Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.