- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lawndale, NC
Burns Middle
Federal NCES profile for Burns Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370090000337
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burns Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 744
- students enrolled
Burns Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cleveland County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370090000337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Burns Middle held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 370090000337 · Lawndale, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 16.9:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Kings Mountain High (1,305 students)
Burns Middle held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Burns Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain High
1,305 students
- Crest High
Crest High
1,098 students
- Burns High
Burns High
928 students
- Crest Middle
Crest Middle
810 students
- Shelby High
Shelby High
792 students
- This school
Burns Middle
744 students
What this shows Burns Middle reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burns Middle compares
Burns 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 0% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,540
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
African American 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Burns Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleveland County Schools reports $12,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burns Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Mountain High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burns High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crest Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelby High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burns Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 810
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burns Middle
How many students attend Burns Middle?
Burns Middle has 744 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawndale, NC. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burns Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Burns Middle is 16.9:1, which is 7% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burns Middle?
66.1% of students at Burns Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burns Middle?
The largest demographic group at Burns Middle is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Lawndale, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burns Middle?
Burns Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Cleveland County Schools?
Besides Burns Middle, Cleveland County Schools also operates Kings Mountain High (1,305 students), Crest High (1,098 students), and Burns High (928 students). See the Cleveland County Schools district page for the complete list.