- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belmont, NC
Stuart W Cramer High
Federal NCES profile for Stuart W Cramer High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370162003246
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stuart W Cramer High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Belmont · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stuart W Cramer High has class sizes larger than 85% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stuart W Cramer High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Belmont, NC.
School address
District: Gaston County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370162003246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Stuart W Cramer High held near 956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 370162003246 · Belmont, NC High · MID · TRAD
953 enr · 18.7:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashbrook High (1,386 students)
Stuart W Cramer High held near 956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Stuart W Cramer High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ashbrook High
Ashbrook High
1,386 students
- Hunter Huss Hi
Hunter Huss High
1,165 students
- Forestview Hig
Forestview High
1,133 students
- North Gaston H
North Gaston High
1,061 students
- South Point Hi
South Point High
989 students
- This school
Stuart W Cramer High
953 students
What this shows Stuart W Cramer High reports 953 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stuart W Cramer High compares
Stuart W Cramer High 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 36% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 953 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
953
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$12,190
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
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Stuart W Cramer High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gaston County Schools reports $12,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stuart W Cramer High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbrook High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter Huss High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forestview High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Gaston High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Point High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stuart W Cramer High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Belmont
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~953 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stuart W Cramer High
How many students attend Stuart W Cramer High?
Stuart W Cramer High has 953 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belmont, NC. CCD year-over-year: 964 (2022-23) → 956 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuart W Cramer High?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuart W Cramer High is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stuart W Cramer High?
42.0% of students at Stuart W Cramer High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stuart W Cramer High?
The largest demographic group at Stuart W Cramer High is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Belmont, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stuart W Cramer High?
Stuart W Cramer High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Stuart W Cramer High rank among public schools in Belmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Stuart W Cramer High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Belmont, 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 Belmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Gaston County Schools?
Besides Stuart W Cramer High, Gaston County Schools also operates Ashbrook High (1,386 students), Hunter Huss High (1,165 students), and Forestview High (1,133 students). See the Gaston County Schools district page for the complete list.