Enrollment
704
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 370001102127
R Max Abbott Middle — Fayetteville, NC
Federal NCES profile for R Max Abbott Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cumberland County Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.7%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R Max Abbott Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
R Max Abbott Middle reports 704 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 98.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% above the North Carolina average and 91% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 352 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cumberland County Schools spends $12,982 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 16.5% from local sources (property taxes), 57.7% from the state, and 25.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How R Max Abbott Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 75% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 50% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 70% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,982
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 352 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 704 Top 75% in North Carolina — larger than 25% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 16.5:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 98.7% +50% vs state
NCES ID 370001102127
Student demographics
African American 46.3%
White 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 352:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.0%
In-school suspensions 148
Out-of-school suspensions 123
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland County Schools, which includes R Max Abbott Middle.
$12,982
Per student
0%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 57.7%
Federal 25.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,515
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,461
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about R Max Abbott Middle
How many students attend R Max Abbott Middle?
R Max Abbott Middle has 704 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fayetteville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Max Abbott Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at R Max Abbott Middle is 16.5:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R Max Abbott Middle?
98.7% of students at R Max Abbott Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R Max Abbott Middle?
The largest demographic group at R Max Abbott Middle is African American at 46.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fayetteville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R Max Abbott Middle?
R Max Abbott Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.