- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mooresville, NC
Lakeshore Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lakeshore Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370231002528
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeshore Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeshore Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Mooresville, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231002528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Lakeshore Middle shrank from 608 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 370231002528 · Mooresville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 15.2:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Norman High (1,905 students)
Lakeshore Middle shrank from 608 students in 2022-23 to 571 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lakeshore Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Norman Hi
Lake Norman High
1,905 students
- South Iredell
South Iredell High
1,768 students
- Statesville Hi
Statesville High
991 students
- North Iredell
North Iredell High
983 students
- Troutman Eleme
Troutman Elementary
902 students
- This school 531
Lakeshore Middle
531 students
What this shows Lakeshore Middle reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeshore Middle compares
Lakeshore Middle 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 56% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$11,291
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
Counselors6.7 FTE
Per 80 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 7.0%
Asian 4.7%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Lakeshore Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iredell-Statesville Schools reports $11,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeshore Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeshore Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Mooresville
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore Middle
How many students attend Lakeshore Middle?
Lakeshore Middle has 531 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mooresville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore Middle is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 Lakeshore Middle?
28.9% of students at Lakeshore Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeshore Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lakeshore Middle is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Mooresville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeshore Middle?
Lakeshore Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Lakeshore Middle rank among middle schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Mooresville, 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 Mooresville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides Lakeshore Middle, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), South Iredell High (1,768 students), and Statesville High (991 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.