Enrollment
26
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J W Turlington School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at J W Turlington School
J W Turlington School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Raeford, North Carolina, enrolling 26 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.2:1, J W Turlington School is leaner than roughly 99% of North Carolina schools and 67% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 94.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of North Carolina schools, with 26 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Two or More (23%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 13 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 70 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 26 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Raeford's public schools, it stands alongside Upchurch Elementary (646 students): J W Turlington School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (5.2:1 vs 14.7:1).
Hoke County Schools also operates Hoke County High (2,110 students) and East Hoke Middle (771 students) alongside J W Turlington School.
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 J W Turlington School compares
J W Turlington School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,383
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoke County Schools, which includes J W Turlington School.
$11,383
Per student
-5%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 65.9%
Federal 24.5%
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 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
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~26 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is J W Turlington School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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