Enrollment
879
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkwood Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkwood Middle
Parkwood Middle is a large middle school in Monroe, North Carolina, enrolling 879 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 93% of North Carolina schools and 39% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 879 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 391 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #341, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 240 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 879 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Monroe's middle schools, it stands alongside Piedmont Middle (980 students): Parkwood Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 18.5:1).
Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students) and Weddington High (1,899 students) alongside Parkwood 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 Parkwood Middle compares
Parkwood 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,010
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County Public Schools, which includes Parkwood Middle.
$11,010
Per student
-8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 55.8%
Federal 15.3%
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 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
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~879 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Parkwood Middle a good school?
Parkwood Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 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.
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