- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Raeford, NC
J W Turlington School
Federal NCES profile for J W Turlington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370225001172
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Turlington School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Raeford · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 94.7%
- free-lunch eligible
J W Turlington School has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Turlington School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Raeford, NC.
School address
District: Hoke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370225001172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
J W Turlington School shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-54.4%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 370225001172 · Raeford, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 5.2:1 · 94.7% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoke County High (2,110 students)
J W Turlington School shrank from 57 students in 2022-23 to 26 in 2023-24 (-54.4%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
J W Turlington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoke County Hi
Hoke County High
2,110 students
- East Hoke Midd 771
East Hoke Middle
771 students
- West Hoke Midd 656
West Hoke Middle
656 students
- Upchurch Eleme 646
Upchurch Elementary
646 students
- Don D Steed El 628
Don D Steed Elementary
628 students
- This school 26
J W Turlington School
26 students
What this shows J W Turlington School reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How J W Turlington School compares
J W Turlington School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 5.2:1 | ▼ 67% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.7% | ▲ 43% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.2:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
5.2:1
students per teacher
- 67% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,704
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 13 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 269.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
Two or More 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
White 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, J W Turlington School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Hoke County Schools reports $11,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J W Turlington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoke County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hoke Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Upchurch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don D Steed Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Turlington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Raeford
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Upchurch Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Don D Steed Elementary
Standard public school
628 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Scurlock Elementary
Standard public school
611 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Rockfish Hoke Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
West Hoke Elementary
Standard public school
467 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~26 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about J W Turlington School
How many students attend J W Turlington School?
J W Turlington School has 26 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Raeford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 26 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Turlington School?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Turlington School is 5.2:1, which is 67% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 67% 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 J W Turlington School?
94.7% of students at J W Turlington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J W Turlington School?
The largest demographic group at J W Turlington School is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Raeford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Turlington School?
J W Turlington School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J W Turlington School rank among schools in Raeford?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Turlington School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Raeford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Raeford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoke County Schools?
Besides J W Turlington School, Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students), East Hoke Middle (771 students), and West Hoke Middle (656 students). See the Hoke County Schools district page for the complete list.