Enrollment
548
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tarboro, NC
Martin Millennium Academy
Federal NCES profile for Martin Millennium Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370132003350
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Millennium Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Tarboro · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Millennium Academy has class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Millennium Academy ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Tarboro, NC.
School address
District: Edgecombe County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370132003350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.4%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin Millennium Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin Millennium Academy
Martin Millennium Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Tarboro, North Carolina, enrolling 548 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 548 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 566 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 548 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 29.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Edgecombe County Public Schools also operates Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students) and G W Carver Elementary (550 students) alongside Martin Millennium Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Martin Millennium Academy compares
Martin Millennium Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,224
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 63.0%
White 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Martin Millennium Academy is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edgecombe County Public Schools, which includes Martin Millennium Academy.
$13,224
Per student
+10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 57.1%
Federal 29.2%
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.
How Martin Millennium Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Edgecombe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G W Carver Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G W Bulluck Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tarboro High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stocks Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Millennium Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~548 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Martin Millennium Academy
How many students attend Martin Millennium Academy?
Martin Millennium Academy has 548 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tarboro, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Millennium Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Millennium Academy is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 Martin Millennium Academy?
98.4% of students at Martin Millennium Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Millennium Academy?
The largest demographic group at Martin Millennium Academy is African American at 63.0% of enrollment, in Tarboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Millennium Academy?
Martin Millennium Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin Millennium Academy rank among public schools in Tarboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Millennium Academy ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Tarboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tarboro on the city page.
Is Martin Millennium Academy a good school?
Martin Millennium Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Edgecombe County Public Schools?
Besides Martin Millennium Academy, Edgecombe County Public Schools also operates Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students), G W Carver Elementary (550 students), and G W Bulluck Elementary (535 students). See the Edgecombe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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