- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hiddenite, NC
East Alexander Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Alexander Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370009002148
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Alexander Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 510
- students enrolled
East Alexander Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alexander County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370009002148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
East Alexander Middle held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 370009002148 · Hiddenite, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 14.6:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Central High (1,254 students)
East Alexander Middle held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Alexander Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexander Cent
Alexander Central High
1,254 students
- This school
East Alexander Middle
510 students
- West Alexander 467
West Alexander Middle
467 students
- Bethlehem Elem 435
Bethlehem Elementary
435 students
- Hiddenite Elem 370
Hiddenite Elementary
370 students
- Wittenburg Ele 294
Wittenburg Elementary
294 students
What this shows East Alexander Middle reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Alexander Middle compares
East Alexander 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▼ 13% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$12,929
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, East Alexander Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexander County Schools reports $12,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Alexander Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Alexander Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiddenite Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wittenburg Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Alexander Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Alexander Middle
How many students attend East Alexander Middle?
East Alexander Middle has 510 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hiddenite, NC. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Alexander Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Alexander Middle is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 East Alexander Middle?
57.4% of students at East Alexander Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Alexander Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Alexander Middle is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Hiddenite, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Alexander Middle?
East Alexander Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Alexander County Schools?
Besides East Alexander Middle, Alexander County Schools also operates Alexander Central High (1,254 students), West Alexander Middle (467 students), and Bethlehem Elementary (435 students). See the Alexander County Schools district page for the complete list.