Enrollment
605
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roanoke Rapids, NC
Chaloner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chaloner Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370390001562
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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
Chaloner Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Roanoke Rapids · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chaloner Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chaloner Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
School address
District: Roanoke Rapids City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370390001562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chaloner Middle School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chaloner Middle School
Chaloner Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, enrolling 605 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.5% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the North Carolina average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 605 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 529 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #489, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 605 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 224 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 605 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Roanoke Rapids's middle schools, it stands alongside William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy (243 students): Chaloner Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 15.2:1).
Roanoke Rapids City Schools also operates Roanoke Rapids High School (776 students) and Manning Elementary School (630 students) alongside Chaloner Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chaloner Middle School compares
Chaloner Middle School on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$12,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
African American 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Chaloner Middle School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roanoke Rapids City Schools, which includes Chaloner Middle School.
$12,783
Per student
+6%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.4%
State 59.7%
Federal 22.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chaloner Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manning Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belmont Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roanoke Rapids Early College High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chaloner Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Roanoke Rapids
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chaloner Middle School
How many students attend Chaloner Middle School?
Chaloner Middle School has 605 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaloner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaloner Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chaloner Middle School?
99.5% of students at Chaloner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chaloner Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chaloner Middle School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Roanoke Rapids, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chaloner Middle School?
Chaloner Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chaloner Middle School rank among public schools in Roanoke Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Chaloner Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Roanoke Rapids on the city page.
Is Chaloner Middle School a good school?
Chaloner Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Roanoke Rapids City Schools?
Besides Chaloner Middle School, Roanoke Rapids City Schools also operates Roanoke Rapids High School (776 students), Manning Elementary School (630 students), and Belmont Elementary School (614 students). See the Roanoke Rapids City Schools district page for the complete list.
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