- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Connelly Springs, NC
East Burke Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Burke Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370048002193
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Burke Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Connelly Springs · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Burke Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Burke Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Connelly Springs, NC.
School address
District: Burke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370048002193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
East Burke Middle held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 370048002193 · Connelly Springs, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 19.1:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom High (1,299 students)
East Burke Middle held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Burke Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,299 students
- East Burke Hig
East Burke High
874 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
762 students
- Robert L. Patt
Robert L. Patton High School
756 students
- Jimmy C Draugh
Jimmy C Draughn High School
661 students
- This school
East Burke Middle
630 students
What this shows East Burke Middle reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Burke Middle compares
East Burke 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▼ 1% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$12,261
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 9.2%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, East Burke Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burke County Schools reports $12,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Burke Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Burke High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Patton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jimmy C Draughn High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Burke Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Burke Middle
How many students attend East Burke Middle?
East Burke Middle has 630 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Connelly Springs, NC. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Burke Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Burke Middle is 19.1:1, which is 21% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Burke Middle?
65.6% of students at East Burke Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Burke Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Burke Middle is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Connelly Springs, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Burke Middle?
East Burke Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 East Burke Middle rank among public schools in Connelly Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, East Burke Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Connelly Springs, 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 Burke County Schools?
Besides East Burke Middle, Burke County Schools also operates Freedom High (1,299 students), East Burke High (874 students), and Mountain View Elementary (762 students). See the Burke County Schools district page for the complete list.