- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairmont, NC
Fairmont Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370393002233
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fairmont · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmont Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fairmont, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393002233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Fairmont Middle shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-15.7%).
Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 370393002233 · Fairmont, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 11.5:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
Fairmont Middle shrank from 318 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-15.7%). Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Fairmont Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton Seni
Lumberton Senior High
1,894 students
- Purnell Swett
Purnell Swett High
1,583 students
- Saint Pauls Hi
Saint Pauls High
1,142 students
- Red Springs Hi
Red Springs High
867 students
- Fairmont High
Fairmont High
780 students
- This school 253
Fairmont Middle
253 students
What this shows Fairmont Middle reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmont Middle compares
Fairmont Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.8%
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
$12,767
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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 73.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 22.1%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
White 5.9%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Fairmont Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Public Schools of Robeson County reports $12,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmont Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmont Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont Middle
How many students attend Fairmont Middle?
Fairmont Middle has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairmont, NC. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont Middle is 11.5:1, which is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 27% 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 Fairmont Middle?
99.1% of students at Fairmont Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmont Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fairmont Middle is African American at 49.0% of enrollment, in Fairmont, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont Middle?
Fairmont Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Fairmont Middle rank among public schools in Fairmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fairmont, 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 Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides Fairmont Middle, Public Schools of Robeson County also operates Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students), Purnell Swett High (1,583 students), and Saint Pauls High (1,142 students). See the Public Schools of Robeson County district page for the complete list.