- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Crestdale Middle held near 987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 370297002394 · Matthews, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
989 enr · 23.5:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Crestdale Middle held near 987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Crestdale Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 989
Crestdale Middle
989 students
What this shows Crestdale Middle reports 989 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestdale Middle compares
Crestdale 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,198
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
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.
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
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,036
- 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.
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 (~989 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,001 (2022-23) → 987 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.