- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilson, NC
Milton M Daniels Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Milton M Daniels Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370502002423
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milton M Daniels Learning Center earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Wilson · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Milton M Daniels Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milton M Daniels Learning Center ranks #1 of 7 schools in Wilson, NC.
School address
District: Wilson County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370502002423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Milton M Daniels Learning Center shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 370502002423 · Wilson, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 8.9:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: James Hunt High (1,115 students)
Milton M Daniels Learning Center shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Milton M Daniels Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Hunt Hig
James Hunt High
1,115 students
- Fike High
Fike High
1,028 students
- Forest Hills M
Forest Hills Middle
654 students
- Beddingfield H
Beddingfield High
653 students
- John W Jones E
John W Jones Elementary
601 students
- This school 62
Milton M Daniels Learning Center
62 students
What this shows Milton M Daniels Learning Center reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milton M Daniels Learning Center compares
Milton M Daniels Learning Center is a shrinking 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 44% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 4% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,450
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 62 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
White 14.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Milton M Daniels Learning Center is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Wilson County Schools reports $12,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milton M Daniels Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Hunt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fike High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beddingfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W Jones Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milton M Daniels Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Wilson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sallie B Howard School
Standard public school
1,228 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Wilson Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
725 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
John W Jones Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Margaret Hearne Elementary
Standard public school
423 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Wilson Academy of Virtual Education
Standard public school
44 students 44:1 students per teacher
Eastern Nc School for the Deaf
Special-education school
41 students 2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~62 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milton M Daniels Learning Center
How many students attend Milton M Daniels Learning Center?
Milton M Daniels Learning Center has 62 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Wilson, NC. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton M Daniels Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton M Daniels Learning Center is 8.9:1, which is 44% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 43% 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 Milton M Daniels Learning Center?
95.2% of students at Milton M Daniels Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton M Daniels Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Milton M Daniels Learning Center is African American at 67.7% of enrollment, in Wilson, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton M Daniels Learning Center?
Milton M Daniels Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Milton M Daniels Learning Center rank among schools in Wilson?
By Resource Investment Index, Milton M Daniels Learning Center ranks #1 of 7 schools in Wilson, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilson on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County Schools?
Besides Milton M Daniels Learning Center, Wilson County Schools also operates James Hunt High (1,115 students), Fike High (1,028 students), and Forest Hills Middle (654 students). See the Wilson County Schools district page for the complete list.