Enrollment
612
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mooresville, NC
East Mooresville Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for East Mooresville Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370312002779
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Mooresville Intermediate earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Mooresville Intermediate has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Mooresville Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mooresville, NC.
School address
District: Mooresville Graded School District · North Carolina
NCES ID 370312002779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Mooresville Intermediate compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Mooresville Intermediate
East Mooresville Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Mooresville, North Carolina, enrolling 612 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 612 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 442 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #400, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 612 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 171 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 612 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Mooresville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mooresville Intermediate (690 students): East Mooresville Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.5:1 vs 19.7:1).
Mooresville Graded School District also operates Mooresville High School (1,923 students) and Mooresville Middle (696 students) alongside East Mooresville Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Mooresville Intermediate compares
East Mooresville Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 37% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$11,157
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
African American 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, East Mooresville Intermediate is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mooresville Graded School District, which includes East Mooresville Intermediate.
$11,157
Per student
-7%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 49.3%
Federal 15.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Mooresville Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mooresville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mooresville Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky River Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Mooresville Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Mooresville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~612 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Mooresville Intermediate
How many students attend East Mooresville Intermediate?
East Mooresville Intermediate has 612 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mooresville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Mooresville Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at East Mooresville Intermediate is 18.5:1, which is 17% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Mooresville Intermediate?
41.8% of students at East Mooresville Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Mooresville Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at East Mooresville Intermediate is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Mooresville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Mooresville Intermediate?
East Mooresville Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Mooresville Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Mooresville Intermediate ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Mooresville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mooresville on the city page.
Is East Mooresville Intermediate a good school?
East Mooresville Intermediate earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mooresville Graded School District?
Besides East Mooresville Intermediate, Mooresville Graded School District also operates Mooresville High School (1,923 students), Mooresville Middle (696 students), and Mooresville Intermediate (690 students). See the Mooresville Graded School District district page for the complete list.
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