Enrollment
177
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Enfield, NC
Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy
Federal NCES profile for Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370195000861
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Enfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Enfield, NC.
School address
District: Halifax County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370195000861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy
Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy is a high-poverty, small middle school in Enfield, North Carolina, enrolling 177 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy is leaner than roughly 96% of North Carolina schools and 41% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 177 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 135 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is predominantly African American (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Halifax County Schools spends $16,759 per pupil, 39% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 177 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Halifax County Schools also operates Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students) and Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy (254 students) alongside Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy compares
Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 4% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
85.3%
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
$16,759
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
White 3.4%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Halifax County Schools, which includes Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy.
$16,759
Per student
+39%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 55.4%
Federal 28.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~177 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy
How many students attend Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy?
Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy has 177 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Enfield, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy is 9.3:1, which is 41% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 41% 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 Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy?
98.6% of students at Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy?
The largest demographic group at Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy is African American at 84.7% of enrollment, in Enfield, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy?
Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy rank among public schools in Enfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Enfield, 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 Enfield on the city page.
Is Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy a good school?
Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Halifax County Schools?
Besides Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy, Halifax County Schools also operates Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students), Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy (254 students), and William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy (243 students). See the Halifax County Schools district page for the complete list.
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