- Enrollment
- 957
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kinston, NC
Rochelle Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rochelle Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370261000589
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rochelle Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Kinston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rochelle 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, Rochelle Middle ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Kinston, NC.
School address
District: Lenoir County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370261000589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Rochelle Middle shrank from 466 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 370261000589 · Kinston, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 18.5:1 · 97.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lenoir High (957 students)
Rochelle Middle shrank from 466 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Rochelle Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lenoir H
North Lenoir High
957 students
- Contentnea-Sav
Contentnea-Savannah School
789 students
- South Lenoir H
South Lenoir High
721 students
- Kinston High
Kinston High
659 students
- Woodington Mid
Woodington Middle
584 students
- This school
Rochelle Middle
517 students
What this shows Rochelle Middle reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rochelle Middle compares
Rochelle 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 48% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 47% | - | - |
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.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
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
35.0%
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
$12,902
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.3%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Rochelle Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lenoir County Public Schools reports $12,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rochelle Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Contentnea-Savannah School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Lenoir High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodington Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rochelle Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Kinston
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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rochelle Middle
How many students attend Rochelle Middle?
Rochelle Middle has 517 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kinston, NC. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rochelle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rochelle 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 Rochelle Middle?
97.6% of students at Rochelle Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rochelle Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rochelle Middle is African American at 86.7% of enrollment, in Kinston, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rochelle Middle?
Rochelle Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Rochelle Middle rank among public schools in Kinston?
By Resource Investment Index, Rochelle Middle ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Kinston, 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 Kinston on the city page.
What other schools are in Lenoir County Public Schools?
Besides Rochelle Middle, Lenoir County Public Schools also operates North Lenoir High (957 students), Contentnea-Savannah School (789 students), and South Lenoir High (721 students). See the Lenoir County Public Schools district page for the complete list.