- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntersville, NC
Francis Bradley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Francis Bradley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370297002395
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Bradley Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools.
- #12 of 15
- public schools in Huntersville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis Bradley Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Bradley Middle ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Huntersville, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297002395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Francis Bradley Middle held near 1,067 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.1 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370297002395 · Huntersville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,089 enr · 19.4:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Francis Bradley Middle held near 1,067 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.1 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Francis Bradley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 1,089
Francis Bradley Middle
1,089 students
What this shows Francis Bradley Middle reports 1,089 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis Bradley Middle compares
Francis Bradley 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,089
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$12,198
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 37.7%
African American 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Francis Bradley Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francis Bradley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Bradley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Huntersville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,089 students)
Frequently asked questions about Francis Bradley Middle
How many students attend Francis Bradley Middle?
Francis Bradley Middle has 1,089 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntersville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,064 (2022-23) → 1,067 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Bradley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Bradley Middle is 19.4:1, which is 23% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis Bradley Middle?
33.7% of students at Francis Bradley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Bradley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Francis Bradley Middle is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Huntersville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Bradley Middle?
Francis Bradley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Francis Bradley Middle rank among public schools in Huntersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Bradley Middle ranks #12 of 15 public schools in Huntersville, 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 Huntersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Francis Bradley Middle, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.