- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Southern Pines, NC
Connect Academy
Federal NCES profile for Connect Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370309003571
👥 S:T ratio 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Connect Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Southern Pines · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Connect Academy has class sizes larger than 78% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Connect Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Southern Pines, NC.
School address
District: Moore County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370309003571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Connect Academy held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 370309003571 · Southern Pines, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 17.7:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinecrest High (2,290 students)
Connect Academy held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Connect Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinecrest High
Pinecrest High
2,290 students
- Union Pines Hi
Union Pines High
1,462 students
- West Pine Midd 717
West Pine Middle
717 students
- Mcdeeds Creek 707
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
707 students
- Aberdeen Eleme 675
Aberdeen Elementary
675 students
- This school 283
Connect Academy
283 students
What this shows Connect Academy reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Connect Academy compares
Connect Academy 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 35% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,374
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.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
African American 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Connect Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
District finance for Moore County Schools reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Connect Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Pines High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Pine Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcdeeds Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Connect Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Southern Pines
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Connect Academy
How many students attend Connect Academy?
Connect Academy has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Southern Pines, NC. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Connect Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Connect Academy is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Connect Academy?
42.6% of students at Connect Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Connect Academy?
The largest demographic group at Connect Academy is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Southern Pines, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Connect Academy?
Connect Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Connect Academy rank among public schools in Southern Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Connect Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Southern Pines, 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 Southern Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Moore County Schools?
Besides Connect Academy, Moore County Schools also operates Pinecrest High (2,290 students), Union Pines High (1,462 students), and West Pine Middle (717 students). See the Moore County Schools district page for the complete list.