- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manteo, NC
Manteo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Manteo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370111002107
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manteo Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Manteo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Manteo Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manteo Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manteo, NC.
School address
District: Dare County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370111002107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Manteo Middle School grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 370111002107 · Manteo, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 12.8:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: First Flight High School (874 students)
Manteo Middle School grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Manteo Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- First Flight H
First Flight High School
874 students
- Manteo Element
Manteo Elementary School
636 students
- First Flight M
First Flight Middle School
604 students
- Manteo High Sc
Manteo High School
528 students
- Kitty Hawk Ele
Kitty Hawk Elementary School
487 students
- This school
Manteo Middle School
383 students
What this shows Manteo Middle School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manteo Middle School compares
Manteo Middle School is a growing 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 35% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$13,996
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Manteo Middle School is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dare County Schools reports $13,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manteo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Flight High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manteo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Flight Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manteo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kitty Hawk Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manteo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manteo Middle School
How many students attend Manteo Middle School?
Manteo Middle School has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manteo, NC. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manteo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manteo Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% 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 Manteo Middle School?
42.8% of students at Manteo Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manteo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Manteo Middle School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Manteo, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manteo Middle School?
Manteo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Manteo Middle School rank among public schools in Manteo?
By Resource Investment Index, Manteo Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manteo, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dare County Schools?
Besides Manteo Middle School, Dare County Schools also operates First Flight High School (874 students), Manteo Elementary School (636 students), and First Flight Middle School (604 students). See the Dare County Schools district page for the complete list.