- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dudley, NC
Brogden Middle
Federal NCES profile for Brogden Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370488001945
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brogden Middle earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dudley · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brogden Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brogden Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dudley, NC.
School address
District: Wayne County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370488001945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Brogden Middle held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 370488001945 · Dudley, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 25.1:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students)
Brogden Middle held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Brogden Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles B Ayco
Charles B Aycock High
1,138 students
- Southern Wayne
Southern Wayne High
1,007 students
- Norwayne Middl
Norwayne Middle
848 students
- Spring Creek E
Spring Creek Elementary
804 students
- Eastern Wayne
Eastern Wayne High
781 students
- This school
Brogden Middle
603 students
What this shows Brogden Middle reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brogden Middle compares
Brogden 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 59% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 96% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
64.0%
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
$11,267
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 603 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
African American 26.9%
White 6.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Brogden Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County Public Schools reports $11,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brogden Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles B Aycock High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norwayne Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Wayne High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brogden Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brogden Middle
How many students attend Brogden Middle?
Brogden Middle has 603 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dudley, NC. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brogden Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brogden Middle is 25.1:1, which is 59% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brogden Middle?
99.5% of students at Brogden Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brogden Middle?
The largest demographic group at Brogden Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Dudley, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brogden Middle?
Brogden Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Brogden Middle rank among public schools in Dudley?
By Resource Investment Index, Brogden Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dudley, 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 Wayne County Public Schools?
Besides Brogden Middle, Wayne County Public Schools also operates Charles B Aycock High (1,138 students), Southern Wayne High (1,007 students), and Norwayne Middle (848 students). See the Wayne County Public Schools district page for the complete list.