- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morganton, NC
North Liberty
Federal NCES profile for North Liberty, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370048001006
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Liberty earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #8 of 12
- schools in Morganton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Liberty has class sizes smaller than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Liberty ranks #8 of 12 schools in Morganton, NC.
School address
District: Burke County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370048001006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
North Liberty grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 370048001006 · Morganton, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 6.5:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom High (1,299 students)
North Liberty grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Liberty in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,299 students
- East Burke Hig
East Burke High
874 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
762 students
- Robert L. Patt
Robert L. Patton High School
756 students
- Jimmy C Draugh
Jimmy C Draughn High School
661 students
- This school 72
North Liberty
72 students
What this shows North Liberty reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Liberty compares
North Liberty is a growing 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 59% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 11% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 59% below state mean
Top 2% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$12,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, North Liberty is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Burke County Schools reports $12,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Liberty Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Burke High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert L. Patton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jimmy C Draughn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Liberty's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Morganton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Drexel Elementary
Standard public school
477 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Salem Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
W a Young Elementary
Standard public school
327 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
310 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Forest Hill Elementary
Standard public school
305 students 16.9:1 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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Liberty
How many students attend North Liberty?
North Liberty has 72 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Morganton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 71 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Liberty?
The student-teacher ratio at North Liberty is 6.5:1, which is 59% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 59% 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 North Liberty?
73.1% of students at North Liberty are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Liberty?
The largest demographic group at North Liberty is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Morganton, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Liberty?
North Liberty has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Liberty rank among schools in Morganton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Liberty ranks #8 of 12 schools in Morganton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morganton on the city page.
What other schools are in Burke County Schools?
Besides North Liberty, Burke County Schools also operates Freedom High (1,299 students), East Burke High (874 students), and Mountain View Elementary (762 students). See the Burke County Schools district page for the complete list.