- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beaufort, NC
Beaufort Middle
Federal NCES profile for Beaufort Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370063000251
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaufort Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Beaufort · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaufort Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaufort Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Beaufort, NC.
School address
District: Carteret County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370063000251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Beaufort Middle held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370063000251 · Beaufort, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 12.4:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West Carteret High (1,095 students)
Beaufort Middle held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Beaufort Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Carteret
West Carteret High
1,095 students
- Croatan High
Croatan High
1,019 students
- White Oak Elem
White Oak Elementary
784 students
- Broad Creek Mi
Broad Creek Middle
722 students
- Newport Elemen
Newport Elementary
621 students
- This school 260
Beaufort Middle
260 students
What this shows Beaufort Middle reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beaufort Middle compares
Beaufort Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$12,846
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Two or More 13.5%
African American 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Beaufort Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carteret County Public Schools reports $12,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beaufort Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carteret High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Croatan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broad Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beaufort Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Beaufort
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beaufort Middle
How many students attend Beaufort Middle?
Beaufort Middle has 260 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beaufort, NC. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaufort Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaufort Middle is 12.4:1, which is 22% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 21% 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 Beaufort Middle?
98.8% of students at Beaufort Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaufort Middle?
The largest demographic group at Beaufort Middle is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Beaufort, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaufort Middle?
Beaufort Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Beaufort Middle rank among public schools in Beaufort?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaufort Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Beaufort, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carteret County Public Schools?
Besides Beaufort Middle, Carteret County Public Schools also operates West Carteret High (1,095 students), Croatan High (1,019 students), and White Oak Elementary (784 students). See the Carteret County Public Schools district page for the complete list.