- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kill Devil Hills, NC
First Flight Middle School
Federal NCES profile for First Flight Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370111002291
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
First Flight Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kill Devil Hills · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
First Flight Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, First Flight Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kill Devil Hills, NC.
School address
District: Dare County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370111002291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
First Flight Middle School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.7 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 370111002291 · Kill Devil Hills, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 13.1:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: First Flight High School (874 students)
First Flight Middle School held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.7 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
First Flight Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- First Flight H
First Flight High School
874 students
- Manteo Element
Manteo Elementary School
636 students
- This school
First Flight Middle School
604 students
- Manteo High Sc
Manteo High School
528 students
- Kitty Hawk Ele
Kitty Hawk Elementary School
487 students
- Nags Head Elem
Nags Head Elementary School
484 students
What this shows First Flight Middle School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How First Flight Middle School compares
First Flight Middle School 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 56% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$13,996
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, First Flight Middle School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dare County Schools reports $13,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How First Flight Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Flight High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manteo Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manteo High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kitty Hawk Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nags Head Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to First Flight Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~604 students)
Frequently asked questions about First Flight Middle School
How many students attend First Flight Middle School?
First Flight Middle School has 604 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kill Devil Hills, NC. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Flight Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at First Flight Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 First Flight Middle School?
29.1% of students at First Flight Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of First Flight Middle School?
The largest demographic group at First Flight Middle School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Kill Devil Hills, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for First Flight Middle School?
First Flight Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
How does First Flight Middle School rank among public schools in Kill Devil Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, First Flight Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kill Devil Hills, 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 Dare County Schools?
Besides First Flight Middle School, Dare County Schools also operates First Flight High School (874 students), Manteo Elementary School (636 students), and Manteo High School (528 students). See the Dare County Schools district page for the complete list.