- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Durham, NC
Lowe's Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lowe's Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370126000540
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowe's Grove Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 9
- middle schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowe's Grove Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowe's Grove Middle ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Durham, NC.
School address
District: Durham Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370126000540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Lowe's Grove Middle shrank from 700 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 370126000540 · Durham, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 12.3:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: C E Jordan High (2,189 students)
Lowe's Grove Middle shrank from 700 students in 2022-23 to 624 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lowe's Grove Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C E Jordan Hig
C E Jordan High
2,189 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,900 students
- Durham School
Durham School of the Arts
1,764 students
- Hillside High
Hillside High
1,433 students
- Southern Schoo
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
1,384 students
- This school 564
Lowe's Grove Middle
564 students
What this shows Lowe's Grove Middle reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowe's Grove Middle compares
Lowe's Grove 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 9% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.4%
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
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
White 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Lowe's Grove Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durham Public Schools reports $15,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowe's Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E Jordan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Durham School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowe's Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Durham
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Sherwood Githens Middle
Standard public school
878 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
George L Carrington Middle
Standard public school
771 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Brogden Middle
Standard public school
753 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Neal Middle
Standard public school
706 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Rogers-Herr Middle
Standard public school
660 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
James E Shepard Middle
Standard public school
423 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowe's Grove Middle
How many students attend Lowe's Grove Middle?
Lowe's Grove Middle has 564 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Durham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowe's Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowe's Grove Middle is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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 Lowe's Grove Middle?
71.9% of students at Lowe's Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowe's Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lowe's Grove Middle is African American at 47.7% of enrollment, in Durham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowe's Grove Middle?
Lowe's Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Lowe's Grove Middle rank among middle schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowe's Grove Middle ranks #2 of 9 middle schools in Durham, 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 Durham on the city page.
What other schools are in Durham Public Schools?
Besides Lowe's Grove Middle, Durham Public Schools also operates C E Jordan High (2,189 students), Riverside High (1,900 students), and Durham School of the Arts (1,764 students). See the Durham Public Schools district page for the complete list.