- Enrollment
- 2,243
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Castle Hayne, NC
Holly Shelter Middle
Federal NCES profile for Holly Shelter Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370333003210
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Shelter Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Castle Hayne · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Holly Shelter Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Shelter Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Castle Hayne, NC.
School address
District: New Hanover County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370333003210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Holly Shelter Middle held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 56.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 370333003210 · Castle Hayne, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 14.6:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students)
Holly Shelter Middle held near 822 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.1 → 56.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Holly Shelter Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emsley a Laney
Emsley a Laney High
2,243 students
- John T Hoggard
John T Hoggard High
2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley
Eugene Ashley High
1,893 students
- New Hanover Hi
New Hanover High
1,437 students
- Charles P Murr
Charles P Murray Middle
907 students
- This school 801
Holly Shelter Middle
801 students
What this shows Holly Shelter Middle reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Shelter Middle compares
Holly Shelter 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$13,808
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
African American 20.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Holly Shelter Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Hanover County Schools reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holly Shelter Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsley a Laney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John T Hoggard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene Ashley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hanover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles P Murray Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Shelter Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,082
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~801 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Shelter Middle
How many students attend Holly Shelter Middle?
Holly Shelter Middle has 801 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Castle Hayne, NC. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 822 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Shelter Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Shelter Middle is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Holly Shelter Middle?
98.7% of students at Holly Shelter Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Shelter Middle?
The largest demographic group at Holly Shelter Middle is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Castle Hayne, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Shelter Middle?
Holly Shelter Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Holly Shelter Middle rank among public schools in Castle Hayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Holly Shelter Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Castle Hayne, 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 New Hanover County Schools?
Besides Holly Shelter Middle, New Hanover County Schools also operates Emsley a Laney High (2,243 students), John T Hoggard High (2,082 students), and Eugene Ashley High (1,893 students). See the New Hanover County Schools district page for the complete list.