Enrollment
662
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · King, NC
Chestnut Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chestnut Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370438001730
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chestnut Grove Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in King · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chestnut Grove Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Grove Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in King, NC.
School address
District: Stokes County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370438001730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chestnut Grove Middle School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chestnut Grove Middle School
Chestnut Grove Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in King, North Carolina, enrolling 662 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 662 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 470 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #167.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 182 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 662 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Stokes County Schools also operates West Stokes High School (799 students) and South Stokes High School (538 students) alongside Chestnut Grove 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 Chestnut Grove Middle School compares
Chestnut Grove 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 31% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$13,084
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 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 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Chestnut Grove Middle School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Stokes County Schools, which includes Chestnut Grove Middle School.
$13,084
Per student
+9%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 60.4%
Federal 17.0%
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 Chestnut Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stokes High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Stokes High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poplar Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeastern Stokes Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chestnut Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~662 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Grove Middle School
How many students attend Chestnut Grove Middle School?
Chestnut Grove Middle School has 662 students enrolled. It is a middle school in King, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chestnut Grove Middle School is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chestnut Grove Middle School?
45.8% of students at Chestnut Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chestnut Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chestnut Grove Middle School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in King, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chestnut Grove Middle School?
Chestnut Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Chestnut Grove Middle School rank among public schools in King?
By Resource Investment Index, Chestnut Grove Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in King, 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 King on the city page.
Is Chestnut Grove Middle School a good school?
Chestnut Grove Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools. 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 Stokes County Schools?
Besides Chestnut Grove Middle School, Stokes County Schools also operates West Stokes High School (799 students), South Stokes High School (538 students), and Poplar Springs Elementary School (495 students). See the Stokes County Schools district page for the complete list.
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