- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cordova, NC
Cordova Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cordova Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370387001559
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cordova Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 233
- students enrolled
Cordova Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Richmond County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370387001559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Cordova Middle shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 370387001559 · Cordova, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 13.7:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Senior High (1,365 students)
Cordova Middle shrank from 270 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cordova Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Senio
Richmond Senior High
1,365 students
- Rockingham Mid
Rockingham Middle
606 students
- Fairview Heigh 480
Fairview Heights Elementary
480 students
- L J Bell Eleme 449
L J Bell Elementary
449 students
- Mineral Spring 441
Mineral Springs Elementary
441 students
- This school 233
Cordova Middle
233 students
What this shows Cordova Middle reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cordova Middle compares
Cordova Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
233
Bigger than 23% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.5%
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
$12,661
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.5%
African American 31.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Cordova Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County Schools reports $12,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cordova Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockingham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L J Bell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cordova Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cordova Middle
How many students attend Cordova Middle?
Cordova Middle has 233 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cordova, NC. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cordova Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cordova Middle is 13.7:1, which is 13% 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 Cordova Middle?
98.9% of students at Cordova Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cordova Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cordova Middle is White at 36.5% of enrollment, in Cordova, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cordova Middle?
Cordova Middle 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).
What other schools are in Richmond County Schools?
Besides Cordova Middle, Richmond County Schools also operates Richmond Senior High (1,365 students), Rockingham Middle (606 students), and Fairview Heights Elementary (480 students). See the Richmond County Schools district page for the complete list.