- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Statesville, NC
East Iredell Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Iredell 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 370231000807
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Iredell Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Statesville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Iredell Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Iredell Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Statesville, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231000807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
East Iredell Middle shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 370231000807 · Statesville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 18.2:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Norman High (1,905 students)
East Iredell Middle shrank from 352 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Iredell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Norman Hi
Lake Norman High
1,905 students
- South Iredell
South Iredell High
1,768 students
- Statesville Hi
Statesville High
991 students
- North Iredell
North Iredell High
983 students
- Troutman Eleme
Troutman Elementary
902 students
- This school 328
East Iredell Middle
328 students
What this shows East Iredell Middle reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Iredell Middle compares
East Iredell Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 9% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$11,291
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 48.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 89.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
White 23.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, East Iredell Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iredell-Statesville Schools reports $11,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Iredell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Iredell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Statesville
3 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Iredell Middle
How many students attend East Iredell Middle?
East Iredell Middle has 328 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Statesville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Iredell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Iredell Middle is 18.2:1, which is 15% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Iredell Middle?
71.9% of students at East Iredell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Iredell Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Iredell Middle is African American at 36.0% of enrollment, in Statesville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Iredell Middle?
East Iredell 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 Iredell Middle rank among middle schools in Statesville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Iredell Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Statesville, 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 Statesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides East Iredell Middle, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), South Iredell High (1,768 students), and Statesville High (991 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.