- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Asheville, NC
Montford North Star Academy
Federal NCES profile for Montford North Star Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370027003435
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montford North Star Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Asheville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Montford North Star Academy has class sizes smaller than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montford North Star Academy ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Asheville, NC.
School address
District: Asheville City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370027003435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Montford North Star Academy held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370027003435 · Asheville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 12.4:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Asheville High (1,221 students)
Montford North Star Academy held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Montford North Star Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Asheville High
Asheville High
1,221 students
- Asheville Midd
Asheville Middle
670 students
- Claxton Elemen 405
Claxton Elementary
405 students
- Isaac Dickson 390
Isaac Dickson Elementary
390 students
- Ira B Jones El 369
Ira B Jones Elementary
369 students
- This school 224
Montford North Star Academy
224 students
What this shows Montford North Star Academy reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montford North Star Academy compares
Montford North Star Academy 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$16,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Asheville City Schools reports $16,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montford North Star Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asheville Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Claxton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isaac Dickson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ira B Jones Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montford North Star Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Asheville
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montford North Star Academy
How many students attend Montford North Star Academy?
Montford North Star Academy has 224 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Asheville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montford North Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Montford North Star Academy is 12.4:1, which is 22% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 21% 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 Montford North Star Academy?
39.3% of students at Montford North Star Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montford North Star Academy?
Montford North Star Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Montford North Star Academy rank among middle schools in Asheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Montford North Star Academy ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Asheville, 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 Asheville on the city page.
What other schools are in Asheville City Schools?
Besides Montford North Star Academy, Asheville City Schools also operates Asheville High (1,221 students), Asheville Middle (670 students), and Claxton Elementary (405 students). See the Asheville City Schools district page for the complete list.