- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Chestnut Grove Middle School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 370438001730 · King, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 16.1:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stokes High School (799 students)
Chestnut Grove Middle School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Chestnut Grove Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stokes Hi
West Stokes High School
799 students
- This school
Chestnut Grove Middle School
662 students
- South Stokes H
South Stokes High School
538 students
- Poplar Springs
Poplar Springs Elementary School
495 students
- Southeastern S
Southeastern Stokes Middle School
413 students
- King Elementar
King Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Chestnut Grove Middle School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chestnut Grove Middle School compares
Chestnut Grove 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,939
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
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.
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
District finance for Stokes County Schools reports $12,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~662 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.