Enrollment
130
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370007702427 Charter school
Marjorie Williams Academy — Newland, NC
Federal NCES profile for Marjorie Williams Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marjorie Williams Academy earns an F Resource Investment Index (39/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 39/100
- 4.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 90.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 130
- students enrolled
School address
District: Marjorie Williams Academy · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.4:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marjorie Williams Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Marjorie Williams Academy reports 130 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 73% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 72% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 90.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% above the North Carolina average and 74% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 37.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Marjorie Williams Academy spends $34,774 per pupil district-wide, above the North Carolina average of $13,042 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.7% from local sources (property taxes), 31.0% from the state, and 56.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marjorie Williams Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.4:1 | ▼ 73% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.0% | ▲ 36% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
4 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 99% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
130 larger than 13% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
90.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 36% 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
4.4:1
students per teacher
— 73% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$34,774
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Carolina avg of $13,042
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 130 Top 6% in North Carolina — larger than 94% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 4.4:1 -73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 90.0% +36% vs state
NCES ID 370007702427
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.7%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marjorie Williams Academy, which includes Marjorie Williams Academy.
$34,774
Per student
+167%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
+78%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 12.7%
State 31.0%
Federal 56.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Marjorie Williams Academy
How many students attend Marjorie Williams Academy?
Marjorie Williams Academy has 130 students enrolled. It is a other school in Newland, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marjorie Williams Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marjorie Williams Academy is 4.4:1, which is 73% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 72% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marjorie Williams Academy?
90.0% of students at Marjorie Williams Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marjorie Williams Academy?
The largest demographic group at Marjorie Williams Academy is White at 73.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newland, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marjorie Williams Academy?
Marjorie Williams Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.