- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marshville, NC
East Union Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Union Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370462001790
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Union Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Marshville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Union Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Union Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marshville, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462001790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
East Union Middle held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 370462001790 · Marshville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 16.7:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
East Union Middle held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Union Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school 683
East Union Middle
683 students
What this shows East Union Middle reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Union Middle compares
East Union 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 14% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$11,340
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
White 26.5%
African American 25.8%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, East Union Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Union Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Union Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~683 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Union Middle
How many students attend East Union Middle?
East Union Middle has 683 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marshville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Union Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Union Middle is 16.7:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Union Middle?
75.2% of students at East Union Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Union Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Union Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Marshville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Union Middle?
East Union Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Union Middle rank among public schools in Marshville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Union Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Marshville, 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 Union County Public Schools?
Besides East Union Middle, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.