- Enrollment
- 3,225
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charlotte, NC
Northridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Northridge 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 370297001889
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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
Northridge Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of North Carolina schools.
- #22 of 22
- middle schools in Charlotte · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northridge 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, Northridge Middle ranks #22 of 22 middle schools in Charlotte, NC.
School address
District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370297001889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Northridge Middle held near 1,046 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.3 → 58.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 370297001889 · Charlotte, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
1,014 enr · 17.8:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Myers Park High School (3,225 students)
Northridge Middle held near 1,046 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.3 → 58.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Northridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Myers Park Hig
Myers Park High School
3,225 students
- Ardrey Kell Hi
Ardrey Kell High School
3,036 students
- South Mecklenb
South Mecklenburg High School
2,534 students
- William Amos H
William Amos Hough High
2,518 students
- East Mecklenbu
East Mecklenburg High School
2,422 students
- This school 1,014
Northridge Middle
1,014 students
What this shows Northridge Middle reports 1,014 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northridge Middle compares
Northridge 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 12% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,014
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.8:1
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
45.1%
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
$12,198
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 193 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.3%
White 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Northridge Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools reports $12,198 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardrey Kell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Amos Hough High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Mecklenburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,036
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,534
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,518
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Charlotte
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Community House Middle
Standard public school
1,425 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Jay M. Robinson Middle
Standard public school
1,333 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Randolph Middle
Standard public school
1,215 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Southwest Middle School
Standard public school
1,205 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Alexander Graham Middle
Standard public school
1,187 students 18:1 students per teacher
Piedmont Middle School
Standard public school
1,108 students 23.1:1 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 (~1,014 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northridge Middle
How many students attend Northridge Middle?
Northridge Middle has 1,014 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charlotte, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,088 (2022-23) → 1,046 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Middle is 17.8:1, which is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northridge Middle?
57.9% of students at Northridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Northridge Middle is African American at 54.0% of enrollment, in Charlotte, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge Middle?
Northridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Northridge Middle rank among middle schools in Charlotte?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Middle ranks #22 of 22 middle schools in Charlotte, 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 Charlotte on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
Besides Northridge Middle, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also operates Myers Park High School (3,225 students), Ardrey Kell High School (3,036 students), and South Mecklenburg High School (2,534 students). See the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district page for the complete list.