- Enrollment
- 2,145
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winston-Salem, NC
Meadowlark Middle
Federal NCES profile for Meadowlark Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370150002450
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadowlark Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Winston-Salem · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadowlark Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Winston-Salem, NC.
School address
District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370150002450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Meadowlark Middle held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 370150002450 · Winston-Salem, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 17.1:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West Forsyth High (2,145 students)
Meadowlark Middle held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Meadowlark Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High
2,145 students
- Ronald W Reaga
Ronald W Reagan High School
2,122 students
- R J Reynolds H
R J Reynolds High
1,759 students
- East Forsyth H
East Forsyth High
1,647 students
- Parkland High
Parkland High
1,569 students
- This school 857
Meadowlark Middle
857 students
What this shows Meadowlark Middle reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadowlark Middle compares
Meadowlark 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 52% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$13,811
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
African American 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Meadowlark Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools reports $13,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadowlark Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Forsyth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald W Reagan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R J Reynolds High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Forsyth High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadowlark Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,759
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,569
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Winston-Salem
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Clemmons Middle School
Standard public school
1,092 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
808 students 18:1 students per teacher
Oak Grove Middle
Standard public school
727 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Flat Rock Middle
Standard public school
674 students 13:1 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 (~857 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadowlark Middle
How many students attend Meadowlark Middle?
Meadowlark Middle has 857 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winston-Salem, NC. CCD year-over-year: 825 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadowlark Middle is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadowlark Middle?
31.5% of students at Meadowlark Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadowlark Middle?
The largest demographic group at Meadowlark Middle is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Winston-Salem, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadowlark Middle?
Meadowlark Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Meadowlark Middle rank among middle schools in Winston-Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadowlark Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools?
Besides Meadowlark Middle, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools also operates West Forsyth High (2,145 students), Ronald W Reagan High School (2,122 students), and R J Reynolds High (1,759 students). See the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools district page for the complete list.