Enrollment
989
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Matthews, NC
Crestdale Middle
Federal NCES profile for Crestdale Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370297002394
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestdale Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Matthews · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestdale Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestdale Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Matthews, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297002394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crestdale Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crestdale Middle
Crestdale Middle is a large middle school in Matthews, North Carolina, enrolling 989 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 95% of North Carolina schools and 49% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.5% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the North Carolina average.
Enrollment of 989 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 244 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 989 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Matthews's middle schools, it stands alongside Weddington Middle (1,324 students): Crestdale Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.5:1 vs 21:1).
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students) and Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students) alongside Crestdale Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crestdale Middle compares
Crestdale Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 49% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 54% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 989 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
989
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 95% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
African American 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Crestdale Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, which includes Crestdale Middle.
$11,853
Per student
-1%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 52.1%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crestdale Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestdale Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Matthews
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~989 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crestdale Middle
How many students attend Crestdale Middle?
Crestdale Middle has 989 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Matthews, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestdale Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestdale Middle is 23.5:1, which is 49% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crestdale Middle?
30.5% of students at Crestdale Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestdale Middle?
The largest demographic group at Crestdale Middle is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Matthews, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestdale Middle?
Crestdale Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crestdale Middle rank among middle schools in Matthews?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestdale Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Matthews, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Matthews on the city page.
Is Crestdale Middle a good school?
Crestdale Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Crestdale Middle, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.
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