- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Apex, NC
Lufkin Road Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lufkin Road Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370472002490
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lufkin Road Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Apex · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lufkin Road Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lufkin Road Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Apex, NC.
School address
District: Wake County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370472002490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Lufkin Road Middle held near 957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 370472002490 · Apex, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,035 enr · 16.4:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Apex Friendship High (2,748 students)
Lufkin Road Middle held near 957 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.9 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Lufkin Road Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apex Friendshi
Apex Friendship High
2,748 students
- Enloe High
Enloe High
2,643 students
- Panther Creek
Panther Creek High
2,609 students
- Millbrook High
Millbrook High
2,498 students
- Apex High
Apex High
2,449 students
- This school 1,035
Lufkin Road Middle
1,035 students
What this shows Lufkin Road Middle reports 1,035 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lufkin Road Middle compares
Lufkin Road 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 55% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,035 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,035
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,691
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
326
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Asian 15.4%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Lufkin Road Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wake County Schools reports $11,691 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lufkin Road Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Friendship High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enloe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panther Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apex High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lufkin Road Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,643
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,609
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Apex
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Apex Friendship Middle
Standard public school
1,412 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Salem Middle
Standard public school
1,057 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Apex Middle
Standard public school
867 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
West Lake Middle
Standard public school
687 students 14.3:1 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 (~1,035 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lufkin Road Middle
How many students attend Lufkin Road Middle?
Lufkin Road Middle has 1,035 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Apex, NC. CCD year-over-year: 995 (2022-23) → 957 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lufkin Road Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lufkin Road Middle is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lufkin Road Middle?
29.4% of students at Lufkin Road Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lufkin Road Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lufkin Road Middle is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Apex, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lufkin Road Middle?
Lufkin Road Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Lufkin Road Middle rank among middle schools in Apex?
By Resource Investment Index, Lufkin Road Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Apex, 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 Apex on the city page.
What other schools are in Wake County Schools?
Besides Lufkin Road Middle, Wake County Schools also operates Apex Friendship High (2,748 students), Enloe High (2,643 students), and Panther Creek High (2,609 students). See the Wake County Schools district page for the complete list.