- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burnsville, NC
East Yancey Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Yancey 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 370507002028
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Yancey Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Yancey Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Yancey Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Burnsville, NC.
School address
District: Yancey County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370507002028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
East Yancey Middle held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370507002028 · Burnsville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 15.2:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain Heritage High (642 students)
East Yancey Middle held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
East Yancey Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain Herit
Mountain Heritage High
642 students
- Blue Ridge Ele
Blue Ridge Elementary
382 students
- Burnsville Ele
Burnsville Elementary
350 students
- This school
East Yancey Middle
259 students
- Cane River Mid 210
Cane River Middle
210 students
- Micaville Elem 188
Micaville Elementary
188 students
What this shows East Yancey Middle reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Yancey Middle compares
East Yancey 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 16% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$14,455
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 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, East Yancey Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yancey County Schools reports $14,455 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Yancey Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnsville Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cane River Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Micaville Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Yancey Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Burnsville
1 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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Yancey Middle
How many students attend East Yancey Middle?
East Yancey Middle has 259 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burnsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Yancey Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Yancey Middle is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Yancey Middle?
55.3% of students at East Yancey Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Yancey Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Yancey Middle is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Burnsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Yancey Middle?
East Yancey 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 Yancey Middle rank among public schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, East Yancey Middle ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Burnsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Burnsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Yancey County Schools?
Besides East Yancey Middle, Yancey County Schools also operates Mountain Heritage High (642 students), Blue Ridge Elementary (382 students), and Burnsville Elementary (350 students). See the Yancey County Schools district page for the complete list.