- Enrollment
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dunn, NC
Coats-Erwin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Coats-Erwin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370201002456
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coats-Erwin Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Dunn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Coats-Erwin Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coats-Erwin Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Dunn, NC.
School address
District: Harnett County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370201002456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Coats-Erwin Middle held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370201002456 · Dunn, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 17.3:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Overhills High (1,981 students)
Coats-Erwin Middle held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Coats-Erwin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Overhills High
Overhills High
1,981 students
- Harnett Centra
Harnett Central High
1,522 students
- Western Harnet
Western Harnett High
1,324 students
- Triton High
Triton High
1,274 students
- Benhaven Eleme
Benhaven Elementary
1,065 students
- This school 589
Coats-Erwin Middle
589 students
What this shows Coats-Erwin Middle reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coats-Erwin Middle compares
Coats-Erwin 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▼ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.6%
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
$10,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
African American 17.7%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Coats-Erwin Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harnett County Schools reports $10,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coats-Erwin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harnett Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Harnett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Triton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benhaven Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coats-Erwin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,522
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Dunn
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coats-Erwin Middle
How many students attend Coats-Erwin Middle?
Coats-Erwin Middle has 589 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dunn, NC. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coats-Erwin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Coats-Erwin Middle is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coats-Erwin Middle?
64.0% of students at Coats-Erwin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coats-Erwin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Coats-Erwin Middle is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Dunn, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coats-Erwin Middle?
Coats-Erwin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Coats-Erwin Middle rank among middle schools in Dunn?
By Resource Investment Index, Coats-Erwin Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Dunn, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dunn on the city page.
What other schools are in Harnett County Schools?
Besides Coats-Erwin Middle, Harnett County Schools also operates Overhills High (1,981 students), Harnett Central High (1,522 students), and Western Harnett High (1,324 students). See the Harnett County Schools district page for the complete list.