- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elizabeth City, NC
River Road Middle
Federal NCES profile for River Road Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370354002345
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Road Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #7 of 14
- public schools in Elizabeth City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
River Road Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Road Middle ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Elizabeth City, NC.
School address
NCES ID 370354002345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
River Road Middle shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 370354002345 · Elizabeth City, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 13.4:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeastern High (658 students)
River Road Middle shrank from 463 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
River Road Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeastern H
Northeastern High
658 students
- Pasquotank Cou
Pasquotank County High
653 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
484 students
- Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City Middle
484 students
- Sheep-Harney E
Sheep-Harney Elementary
441 students
- This school
River Road Middle
414 students
What this shows River Road Middle reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Road Middle compares
River Road Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.7%
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
$13,931
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.7%
White 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, River Road Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools reports $13,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How River Road Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasquotank County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheep-Harney Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Road Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Elizabeth City
1 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Road Middle
How many students attend River Road Middle?
River Road Middle has 414 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elizabeth City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Road Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at River Road Middle is 13.4:1, which is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 River Road Middle?
99.4% of students at River Road Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Road Middle?
The largest demographic group at River Road Middle is African American at 52.7% of enrollment, in Elizabeth City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Road Middle?
River Road Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 River Road Middle rank among public schools in Elizabeth City?
By Resource Investment Index, River Road Middle ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Elizabeth City, 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 Elizabeth City on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Besides River Road Middle, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools also operates Northeastern High (658 students), Pasquotank County High (653 students), and Central Elementary (484 students). See the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district page for the complete list.