- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fayetteville, NC
Anne Chesnutt Middle
Federal NCES profile for Anne Chesnutt Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370001100406
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anne Chesnutt Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 12
- middle schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Anne Chesnutt Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anne Chesnutt Middle ranks #3 of 12 middle schools in Fayetteville, NC.
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370001100406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Anne Chesnutt Middle grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 370001100406 · Fayetteville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 12.7:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Britt High (1,940 students)
Anne Chesnutt Middle grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Anne Chesnutt Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Britt Hig
Jack Britt High
1,940 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High
1,551 students
- Cape Fear High
Cape Fear High
1,515 students
- South View Hig
South View High
1,461 students
- Gray's Creek H
Gray's Creek High
1,458 students
- This school 470
Anne Chesnutt Middle
470 students
What this shows Anne Chesnutt Middle reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anne Chesnutt Middle compares
Anne Chesnutt Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
White 9.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Anne Chesnutt Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cumberland County Schools reports $12,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anne Chesnutt Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Britt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cape Fear High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray's Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anne Chesnutt Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Fayetteville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Mac Williams Middle
Standard public school
1,109 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
John R Griffin Middle
Standard public school
1,024 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Douglas Byrd Middle
Standard public school
855 students 14:1 students per teacher
Westover Middle
Standard public school
768 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
R Max Abbott Middle
Standard public school
704 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Pine Forest Middle
Standard public school
703 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anne Chesnutt Middle
How many students attend Anne Chesnutt Middle?
Anne Chesnutt Middle has 470 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fayetteville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anne Chesnutt Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Anne Chesnutt Middle is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anne Chesnutt Middle?
99.3% of students at Anne Chesnutt Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anne Chesnutt Middle?
The largest demographic group at Anne Chesnutt Middle is African American at 64.3% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anne Chesnutt Middle?
Anne Chesnutt Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anne Chesnutt Middle rank among middle schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Anne Chesnutt Middle ranks #3 of 12 middle schools in Fayetteville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland County Schools?
Besides Anne Chesnutt Middle, Cumberland County Schools also operates Jack Britt High (1,940 students), Pine Forest High (1,551 students), and Cape Fear High (1,515 students). See the Cumberland County Schools district page for the complete list.