- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newton, NC
Jacobs Fork Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jacobs Fork Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370069001364
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacobs Fork Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacobs Fork Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacobs Fork Middle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Newton, NC.
School address
District: Catawba County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370069001364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Jacobs Fork Middle held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370069001364 · Newton, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 17.2:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Saint Stephens High (1,268 students)
Jacobs Fork Middle held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jacobs Fork Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saint Stephens
Saint Stephens High
1,268 students
- Bandys High
Bandys High
935 students
- Fred T Foard H
Fred T Foard High
930 students
- Maiden High
Maiden High
852 students
- Bunker Hill Hi
Bunker Hill High
845 students
- This school 482
Jacobs Fork Middle
482 students
What this shows Jacobs Fork Middle reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacobs Fork Middle compares
Jacobs Fork 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 35% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$11,487
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 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 6.6%
African American 5.8%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Jacobs Fork Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Catawba County Schools reports $11,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jacobs Fork Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Stephens High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bandys High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred T Foard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maiden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacobs Fork Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jacobs Fork Middle
How many students attend Jacobs Fork Middle?
Jacobs Fork Middle has 482 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacobs Fork Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacobs Fork Middle is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jacobs Fork Middle?
43.2% of students at Jacobs Fork Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacobs Fork Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jacobs Fork Middle is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Newton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacobs Fork Middle?
Jacobs Fork Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Jacobs Fork Middle rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacobs Fork Middle ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Newton, 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 Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Catawba County Schools?
Besides Jacobs Fork Middle, Catawba County Schools also operates Saint Stephens High (1,268 students), Bandys High (935 students), and Fred T Foard High (930 students). See the Catawba County Schools district page for the complete list.