- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Forest City, NC
Chase Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chase Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370408001283
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chase Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Forest City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chase Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chase Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Forest City, NC.
School address
District: Rutherford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370408001283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Chase Middle School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 370408001283 · Forest City, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 13.8:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: R-S Central High School (763 students)
Chase Middle School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chase Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R-S Central Hi
R-S Central High School
763 students
- East Rutherfor
East Rutherford High School
623 students
- Chase High Sch
Chase High School
596 students
- Ellenboro Elem
Ellenboro Elementary School
567 students
- R-S Middle Sch
R-S Middle School
561 students
- This school
Chase Middle School
484 students
What this shows Chase Middle School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chase Middle School compares
Chase Middle School 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.3%
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
$14,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 6.2%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Chase Middle School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County Schools reports $14,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chase Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-S Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rutherford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chase High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellenboro Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R-S Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chase Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chase Middle School
How many students attend Chase Middle School?
Chase Middle School has 484 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Forest City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chase Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chase Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 Chase Middle School?
99.2% of students at Chase Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chase Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chase Middle School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Forest City, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chase Middle School?
Chase Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Chase Middle School rank among public schools in Forest City?
By Resource Investment Index, Chase Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Forest City, 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 Forest City on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County Schools?
Besides Chase Middle School, Rutherford County Schools also operates R-S Central High School (763 students), East Rutherford High School (623 students), and Chase High School (596 students). See the Rutherford County Schools district page for the complete list.