- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conway, NC
Conway Middle
Federal NCES profile for Conway Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370342001407
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conway Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 259
- students enrolled
Conway Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Northampton County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370342001407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Conway Middle held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370342001407 · Conway, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 13.6:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Gaston Stem Leadership Academy (284 students)
Conway Middle held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Conway Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gaston Stem Le
Gaston Stem Leadership Academy
284 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
283 students
- Northampton Co
Northampton County High School
265 students
- This school
Conway Middle
259 students
- Northampton Ea
Northampton Early College
148 students
- Northampton Vi 12
Northampton Virtual Academy
12 students
What this shows Conway Middle reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conway Middle compares
Conway 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$20,303
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
White 6.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Conway Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northampton County Schools reports $20,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Conway Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaston Stem Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northampton County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northampton Early College | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northampton Virtual Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Conway Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Conway Middle
How many students attend Conway Middle?
Conway Middle has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conway, NC. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conway Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Conway Middle is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conway Middle?
98.9% of students at Conway Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conway Middle?
The largest demographic group at Conway Middle is African American at 76.1% of enrollment, in Conway, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conway Middle?
Conway Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Northampton County Schools?
Besides Conway Middle, Northampton County Schools also operates Gaston Stem Leadership Academy (284 students), Central Elementary (283 students), and Northampton County High School (265 students). See the Northampton County Schools district page for the complete list.