- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Grange, NC
E B Frink Middle
Federal NCES profile for E B Frink 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 370261001088
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E B Frink Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in La Grange · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
E B Frink Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E B Frink Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in La Grange, NC.
School address
District: Lenoir County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370261001088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
E B Frink Middle held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370261001088 · La Grange, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 14.8:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lenoir High (957 students)
E B Frink Middle held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
E B Frink Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lenoir H
North Lenoir High
957 students
- Contentnea-Sav
Contentnea-Savannah School
789 students
- South Lenoir H
South Lenoir High
721 students
- Kinston High
Kinston High
659 students
- Woodington Mid
Woodington Middle
584 students
- This school
E B Frink Middle
488 students
What this shows E B Frink Middle reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How E B Frink Middle compares
E B Frink 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$12,902
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 41.8%
White 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, E B Frink Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lenoir County Public Schools reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E B Frink Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Contentnea-Savannah School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kinston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E B Frink Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about E B Frink Middle
How many students attend E B Frink Middle?
E B Frink Middle has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Grange, NC. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E B Frink Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at E B Frink Middle is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 E B Frink Middle?
99.4% of students at E B Frink Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E B Frink Middle?
The largest demographic group at E B Frink Middle is African American at 41.8% of enrollment, in La Grange, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E B Frink Middle?
E B Frink 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 E B Frink Middle rank among public schools in La Grange?
By Resource Investment Index, E B Frink Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in La Grange, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Besides E B Frink Middle, Lenoir County Public Schools also operates North Lenoir High (957 students), Contentnea-Savannah School (789 students), and South Lenoir High (721 students). See the Lenoir County Public Schools district page for the complete list.