- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cramerton, NC
Cramerton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cramerton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370162000679
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cramerton Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 959
- students enrolled
Cramerton Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162000679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Cramerton Middle held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 50.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370162000679 · Cramerton, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
959 enr · 20.4:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashbrook High (1,386 students)
Cramerton Middle held near 919 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 50.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Cramerton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashbrook High
Ashbrook High
1,386 students
- Hunter Huss Hi
Hunter Huss High
1,165 students
- Forestview Hig
Forestview High
1,133 students
- North Gaston H
North Gaston High
1,061 students
- South Point Hi
South Point High
989 students
- This school
Cramerton Middle
959 students
What this shows Cramerton Middle reports 959 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cramerton Middle compares
Cramerton 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 47% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
959
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,190
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Cramerton Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gaston County Schools reports $12,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cramerton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter Huss High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cramerton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~959 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cramerton Middle
How many students attend Cramerton Middle?
Cramerton Middle has 959 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cramerton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 909 (2022-23) → 919 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cramerton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cramerton Middle is 20.4:1, which is 29% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cramerton Middle?
35.1% of students at Cramerton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cramerton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cramerton Middle is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Cramerton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cramerton Middle?
Cramerton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Gaston County Schools?
Besides Cramerton Middle, Gaston County Schools also operates Ashbrook High (1,386 students), Hunter Huss High (1,165 students), and Forestview High (1,133 students). See the Gaston County Schools district page for the complete list.