- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ellerbe, NC
Ellerbe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ellerbe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370387001549
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellerbe Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 182
- students enrolled
Ellerbe Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Richmond County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370387001549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Ellerbe Middle held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 370387001549 · Ellerbe, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 12.1:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Senior High (1,365 students)
Ellerbe Middle held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Ellerbe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Senio
Richmond Senior High
1,365 students
- Rockingham Mid
Rockingham Middle
606 students
- Fairview Heigh 480
Fairview Heights Elementary
480 students
- L J Bell Eleme 449
L J Bell Elementary
449 students
- Mineral Spring 441
Mineral Springs Elementary
441 students
- This school 182
Ellerbe Middle
182 students
What this shows Ellerbe Middle reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellerbe Middle compares
Ellerbe 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$12,661
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
African American 22.0%
Two or More 9.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Ellerbe Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County Schools reports $12,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ellerbe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockingham Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L J Bell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellerbe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellerbe Middle
How many students attend Ellerbe Middle?
Ellerbe Middle has 182 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ellerbe, NC. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellerbe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellerbe Middle is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 23% 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 Ellerbe Middle?
98.6% of students at Ellerbe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellerbe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ellerbe Middle is White at 35.2% of enrollment, in Ellerbe, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellerbe Middle?
Ellerbe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Richmond County Schools?
Besides Ellerbe Middle, Richmond County Schools also operates Richmond Senior High (1,365 students), Rockingham Middle (606 students), and Fairview Heights Elementary (480 students). See the Richmond County Schools district page for the complete list.