- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lenoir, NC
Gamewell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gamewell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370058000227
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gamewell Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Lenoir · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gamewell Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gamewell Middle ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Lenoir, NC.
School address
District: Caldwell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370058000227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Gamewell Middle held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 370058000227 · Lenoir, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 13.4:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: South Caldwell High (1,272 students)
Gamewell Middle held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Gamewell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Caldwell
South Caldwell High
1,272 students
- Hibriten High
Hibriten High
818 students
- Hudson Element
Hudson Elementary
665 students
- Granite Falls
Granite Falls Elementary
647 students
- West Caldwell
West Caldwell High
634 students
- This school 457
Gamewell Middle
457 students
What this shows Gamewell Middle reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gamewell Middle compares
Gamewell 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 16% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$12,066
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Gamewell Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell County Schools reports $12,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gamewell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Caldwell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hibriten High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Granite Falls Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Caldwell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gamewell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Lenoir
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gamewell Middle
How many students attend Gamewell Middle?
Gamewell Middle has 457 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lenoir, NC. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gamewell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gamewell Middle is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 Gamewell Middle?
76.3% of students at Gamewell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gamewell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gamewell Middle is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Lenoir, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gamewell Middle?
Gamewell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Gamewell Middle rank among public schools in Lenoir?
By Resource Investment Index, Gamewell Middle ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Lenoir, 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 Lenoir on the city page.
What other schools are in Caldwell County Schools?
Besides Gamewell Middle, Caldwell County Schools also operates South Caldwell High (1,272 students), Hibriten High (818 students), and Hudson Elementary (665 students). See the Caldwell County Schools district page for the complete list.