- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monroe, NC
Parkwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Parkwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370462001798
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkwood Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkwood Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkwood Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Monroe, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462001798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Parkwood Middle held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370462001798 · Monroe, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
879 enr · 22:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students)
Parkwood Middle held near 821 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Parkwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marvin Ridge H
Marvin Ridge High
1,961 students
- Weddington Hig
Weddington High
1,899 students
- Cuthbertson Hi
Cuthbertson High
1,857 students
- Porter Ridge H
Porter Ridge High School
1,809 students
- Porter Ridge M
Porter Ridge Middle School
1,447 students
- This school
Parkwood Middle
879 students
What this shows Parkwood Middle reports 879 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkwood Middle compares
Parkwood 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 41% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$11,340
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Parkwood Middle is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union County Public Schools reports $11,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Monroe
2 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 (~879 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkwood Middle
How many students attend Parkwood Middle?
Parkwood Middle has 879 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monroe, NC. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 821 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkwood Middle is 22:1, which is 39% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkwood Middle?
38.8% of students at Parkwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Parkwood Middle is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Monroe, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkwood Middle?
Parkwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Parkwood Middle rank among middle schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkwood Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Monroe, 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 Monroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Union County Public Schools?
Besides Parkwood Middle, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.