Enrollment
479
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370003302332 Charter school
The Academy of Moore County — Aberdeen, NC
Federal NCES profile for The Academy of Moore County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
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: The Academy of Moore County · 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)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Academy of Moore County compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Academy of Moore County reports 479 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% 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 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding The Academy of Moore County spends $10,392 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.7% from local sources (property taxes), 68.4% from the state, and 11.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 The Academy of Moore County 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 48% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$10,392
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 479 Top 48% in North Carolina — larger than 52% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 18.2:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370003302332
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 5.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Academy of Moore County, which includes The Academy of Moore County.
$10,392
Per student
-20%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 68.4%
Federal 11.9%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about The Academy of Moore County
How many students attend The Academy of Moore County?
The Academy of Moore County has 479 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Aberdeen, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Academy of Moore County?
The student-teacher ratio at The Academy of Moore County is 18.2:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Academy of Moore County?
The largest demographic group at The Academy of Moore County is White at 69.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Aberdeen, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Academy of Moore County?
The Academy of Moore County has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.