- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincolnton, NC
Pumpkin Center Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Pumpkin Center Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370268002999
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pumpkin Center Intermediate earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 13
- public schools in Lincolnton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pumpkin Center Intermediate has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pumpkin Center Intermediate ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Lincolnton, NC.
School address
District: Lincoln County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370268002999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Pumpkin Center Intermediate held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370268002999 · Lincolnton, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 15.5:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lincoln High (1,126 students)
Pumpkin Center Intermediate held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Pumpkin Center Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln High
1,126 students
- East Lincoln H
East Lincoln High
1,047 students
- Lincolnton Hig
Lincolnton High
797 students
- North Lincoln
North Lincoln Middle
774 students
- East Lincoln M
East Lincoln Middle
738 students
- This school 295
Pumpkin Center Intermediate
295 students
What this shows Pumpkin Center Intermediate reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pumpkin Center Intermediate compares
Pumpkin Center Intermediate 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 41% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,722
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Pumpkin Center Intermediate is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Schools reports $10,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pumpkin Center Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincolnton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Lincoln Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pumpkin Center Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pumpkin Center Intermediate
How many students attend Pumpkin Center Intermediate?
Pumpkin Center Intermediate has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincolnton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pumpkin Center Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Pumpkin Center Intermediate is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Pumpkin Center Intermediate?
38.7% of students at Pumpkin Center Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pumpkin Center Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Pumpkin Center Intermediate is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Lincolnton, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pumpkin Center Intermediate?
Pumpkin Center Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Pumpkin Center Intermediate rank among public schools in Lincolnton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pumpkin Center Intermediate ranks #2 of 13 public schools in Lincolnton, 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 Lincolnton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County Schools?
Besides Pumpkin Center Intermediate, Lincoln County Schools also operates North Lincoln High (1,126 students), East Lincoln High (1,047 students), and Lincolnton High (797 students). See the Lincoln County Schools district page for the complete list.