Enrollment
1,094
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Concord, NC
Harold E. Winkler Middle
Federal NCES profile for Harold E. Winkler Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370053003188
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harold E. Winkler Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Concord · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harold E. Winkler Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harold E. Winkler Middle ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Concord, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053003188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harold E. Winkler Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harold E. Winkler Middle
Harold E. Winkler Middle is a large middle school in Concord, North Carolina, enrolling 1,094 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 91% of North Carolina schools and 28% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in North Carolina, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,094 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 277 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #259, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (32%) and White (29%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 227 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,094 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Concord's middle schools, it stands alongside Harris Road Middle (1,368 students): Harold E. Winkler Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.3:1 vs 20.4:1).
Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students) and Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students) alongside Harold E. Winkler Middle.
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 Harold E. Winkler Middle compares
Harold E. Winkler Middle 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 42% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,094 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,094
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$10,831
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 180 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
White 29.0%
African American 26.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Harold E. Winkler Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cabarrus County Schools, which includes Harold E. Winkler Middle.
$10,831
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 55.3%
Federal 14.4%
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 Harold E. Winkler Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harold E. Winkler Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Concord
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Harris Road Middle
Standard public school
1,368 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Roberta Road Middle
Standard public school
906 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Northwest Cabarrus Middle
Standard public school
825 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
C C Griffin Middle
Standard public school
792 students 13:1 students per teacher
J N Fries Magnet School
Standard public school
755 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Concord Middle
Standard public school
583 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,094 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Harold E. Winkler Middle
How many students attend Harold E. Winkler Middle?
Harold E. Winkler Middle has 1,094 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Concord, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold E. Winkler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Harold E. Winkler Middle is 20.3:1, which is 28% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harold E. Winkler Middle?
38.6% of students at Harold E. Winkler Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harold E. Winkler Middle?
The largest demographic group at Harold E. Winkler Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 32.2% of enrollment, in Concord, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harold E. Winkler Middle?
Harold E. Winkler Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Harold E. Winkler Middle rank among middle schools in Concord?
By Resource Investment Index, Harold E. Winkler Middle ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Concord, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Concord on the city page.
Is Harold E. Winkler Middle a good school?
Harold E. Winkler Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Harold E. Winkler Middle, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students), Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students), and West Cabarrus High (1,627 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.
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