- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Springs, NC
Red Springs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Red Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370393002240
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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
Red Springs Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Red Springs · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Springs Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Springs Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Red Springs, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393002240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Red Springs Middle held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 370393002240 · Red Springs, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 18.5:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
Red Springs Middle held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Red Springs Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton Seni
Lumberton Senior High
1,894 students
- Purnell Swett
Purnell Swett High
1,583 students
- Saint Pauls Hi
Saint Pauls High
1,142 students
- Red Springs Hi
Red Springs High
867 students
- Fairmont High
Fairmont High
780 students
- This school 572
Red Springs Middle
572 students
What this shows Red Springs Middle reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Springs Middle compares
Red Springs 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.8%
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
$12,767
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 191 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 31.3%
African American 19.2%
Two or More 4.5%
White 4.2%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Red Springs Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Public Schools of Robeson County reports $12,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Springs Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Springs Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Springs Middle
How many students attend Red Springs Middle?
Red Springs Middle has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Springs, NC. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Springs Middle is 18.5:1, which is 17% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Springs Middle?
99.5% of students at Red Springs Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Springs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Red Springs Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Red Springs, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Springs Middle?
Red Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Red Springs Middle rank among public schools in Red Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Springs Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Red Springs, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides Red Springs Middle, Public Schools of Robeson County also operates Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students), Purnell Swett High (1,583 students), and Saint Pauls High (1,142 students). See the Public Schools of Robeson County district page for the complete list.