- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabethtown, NC
Elizabethtown Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elizabethtown Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370039002618
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabethtown Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabethtown Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabethtown Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Elizabethtown, NC.
School address
District: Bladen County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370039002618 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Elizabethtown Middle held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370039002618 · Elizabethtown, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 13.3:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bladen High (720 students)
Elizabethtown Middle held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Elizabethtown Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Bladen Hi
West Bladen High
720 students
- East Bladen Hi
East Bladen High
525 students
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Primary
483 students
- Tar Heel Middl
Tar Heel Middle
449 students
- Bladenboro Pri
Bladenboro Primary
448 students
- This school
Elizabethtown Middle
305 students
What this shows Elizabethtown Middle reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabethtown Middle compares
Elizabethtown 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$16,306
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
White 15.1%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Elizabethtown Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bladen County Schools reports $16,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabethtown Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bladen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bladen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabethtown Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tar Heel Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bladenboro Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabethtown Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Elizabethtown
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabethtown Middle
How many students attend Elizabethtown Middle?
Elizabethtown Middle has 305 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabethtown, NC. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabethtown Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabethtown Middle is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Elizabethtown Middle?
99.1% of students at Elizabethtown Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabethtown Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elizabethtown Middle is African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabethtown Middle?
Elizabethtown Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elizabethtown Middle rank among public schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabethtown Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Bladen County Schools?
Besides Elizabethtown Middle, Bladen County Schools also operates West Bladen High (720 students), East Bladen High (525 students), and Elizabethtown Primary (483 students). See the Bladen County Schools district page for the complete list.