- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lumberton, NC
Littlefield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Littlefield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370393001572
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Littlefield Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lumberton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Littlefield Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Littlefield Middle ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lumberton, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393001572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Littlefield Middle held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 370393001572 · Lumberton, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 19.2:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
Littlefield Middle held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Littlefield Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton Seni
Lumberton Senior High
1,894 students
- Purnell Swett
Purnell Swett High
1,583 students
- Saint Pauls Hi
Saint Pauls High
1,142 students
- Red Springs Hi
Red Springs High
867 students
- Fairmont High
Fairmont High
780 students
- This school 632
Littlefield Middle
632 students
What this shows Littlefield Middle reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Littlefield Middle compares
Littlefield 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.7%
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
$12,767
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 24.7%
African American 24.1%
White 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 24.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.0, Littlefield Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Public Schools of Robeson County reports $12,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Littlefield Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Littlefield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Lumberton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~632 students)
Frequently asked questions about Littlefield Middle
How many students attend Littlefield Middle?
Littlefield Middle has 632 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lumberton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littlefield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Littlefield Middle is 19.2:1, which is 22% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Littlefield Middle?
99.5% of students at Littlefield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Littlefield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Littlefield Middle is American Indian / Alaska Native at 24.7% of enrollment, in Lumberton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Littlefield Middle?
Littlefield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Littlefield Middle rank among elementary schools in Lumberton?
By Resource Investment Index, Littlefield Middle ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lumberton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lumberton on the city page.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides Littlefield Middle, Public Schools of Robeson County also operates Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students), Purnell Swett High (1,583 students), and Saint Pauls High (1,142 students). See the Public Schools of Robeson County district page for the complete list.