How do these schools compare?
| Metric | North Lincoln Middle | S Ray Lowder Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Denver, NC | Lincolnton, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 774 | 306 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.1% | 62.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | North Lincoln Middle | S Ray Lowder Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,236 | $11,236 |
| District | Lincoln County Schools | Lincoln County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | North Lincoln Middle | S Ray Lowder Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.9% | 49.7% |
| African American | 3.6% | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.0% | 23.2% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 8.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | North Lincoln Middle | S Ray Lowder Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 387:1 | 306:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.6% | 20.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 119 | 8 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.