- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Iron Station, NC
East Lincoln Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Lincoln Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370268001111
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lincoln Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 738
- students enrolled
East Lincoln Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370268001111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
East Lincoln Middle held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 370268001111 · Iron Station, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 18:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lincoln High (1,126 students)
East Lincoln Middle held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.8 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Lincoln Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln High
1,126 students
- East Lincoln H
East Lincoln High
1,047 students
- Lincolnton Hig
Lincolnton High
797 students
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln Middle
774 students
- This school
East Lincoln Middle
738 students
- West Lincoln H
West Lincoln High
731 students
What this shows East Lincoln Middle reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Lincoln Middle compares
East Lincoln 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 52% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,722
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 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, East Lincoln Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Schools reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Lincoln Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincolnton High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Lincoln Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Lincoln High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lincoln Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Lincoln Middle
How many students attend East Lincoln Middle?
East Lincoln Middle has 738 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Iron Station, NC. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lincoln Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lincoln Middle is 18:1, which is 14% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Lincoln Middle?
31.6% of students at East Lincoln Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lincoln Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Lincoln Middle is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Iron Station, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lincoln Middle?
East Lincoln Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Besides East Lincoln Middle, Lincoln County Schools also operates North Lincoln High (1,126 students), East Lincoln High (1,047 students), and Lincolnton High (797 students). See the Lincoln County Schools district page for the complete list.