- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bostic, NC
East Rutherford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Rutherford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370408001648
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Rutherford Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bostic · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Rutherford Middle School has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Rutherford Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bostic, NC.
School address
District: Rutherford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370408001648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
East Rutherford Middle School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 370408001648 · Bostic, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 14.4:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: R-S Central High School (763 students)
East Rutherford Middle School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Rutherford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R-S Central Hi
R-S Central High School
763 students
- East Rutherfor
East Rutherford High School
623 students
- Chase High Sch
Chase High School
596 students
- Ellenboro Elem
Ellenboro Elementary School
567 students
- R-S Middle Sch
R-S Middle School
561 students
- This school
East Rutherford Middle School
533 students
What this shows East Rutherford Middle School reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Rutherford Middle School compares
East Rutherford Middle School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.4%
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
$14,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, East Rutherford Middle School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County Schools reports $14,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Rutherford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-S Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rutherford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chase High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellenboro Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R-S Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Rutherford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Rutherford Middle School
How many students attend East Rutherford Middle School?
East Rutherford Middle School has 533 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bostic, NC. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Rutherford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Rutherford Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Rutherford Middle School?
99.5% of students at East Rutherford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Rutherford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Rutherford Middle School is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Bostic, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Rutherford Middle School?
East Rutherford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Rutherford Middle School rank among public schools in Bostic?
By Resource Investment Index, East Rutherford Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bostic, 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 Rutherford County Schools?
Besides East Rutherford Middle School, Rutherford County Schools also operates R-S Central High School (763 students), East Rutherford High School (623 students), and Chase High School (596 students). See the Rutherford County Schools district page for the complete list.