Enrollment
556
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olin, NC
North Iredell Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Iredell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370231002300
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Iredell Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Olin · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Iredell Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Iredell Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Olin, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231002300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Iredell Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Iredell Middle
North Iredell Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Olin, North Carolina, enrolling 556 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 556 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 492 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #480, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 556 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 199 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 556 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students) and South Iredell High (1,768 students) alongside North Iredell Middle.
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 North Iredell Middle compares
North Iredell Middle 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 23% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$10,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 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
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, North Iredell Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iredell-Statesville Schools, which includes North Iredell Middle.
$10,865
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 53.9%
Federal 21.5%
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 North Iredell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Iredell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle 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 (~556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Iredell Middle
How many students attend North Iredell Middle?
North Iredell Middle has 556 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olin, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Iredell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Iredell Middle is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Iredell Middle?
50.8% of students at North Iredell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Iredell Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Iredell Middle is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Olin, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Iredell Middle?
North Iredell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 North Iredell Middle rank among public schools in Olin?
By Resource Investment Index, North Iredell Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Olin, 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 Olin on the city page.
Is North Iredell Middle a good school?
North Iredell Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides North Iredell Middle, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), South Iredell High (1,768 students), and Statesville High (991 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.
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