Enrollment
479
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aberdeen, NC
The Academy of Moore County
Federal NCES profile for The Academy of Moore County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370003302332Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Academy of Moore County earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Aberdeen · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 479
- students enrolled
The Academy of Moore County has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy of Moore County ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, NC.
School address
District: The Academy of Moore County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003302332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Academy of Moore County compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Academy of Moore County
The Academy of Moore County is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Aberdeen, North Carolina, enrolling 479 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 479 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 49/100).
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding The Academy of Moore County spends $8,708 per pupil, 28% below the North Carolina average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The Academy of Moore County is a single-school charter district, so The Academy of Moore County operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Academy of Moore County compares
The Academy of Moore County on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$8,708
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, The Academy of Moore County is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Academy of Moore County, which includes The Academy of Moore County.
$8,708
Per student
-28%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~479 students)
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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 an 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 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Academy of Moore County rank among public schools in Aberdeen?
By Resource Investment Index, The Academy of Moore County ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen on the city page.
Is The Academy of Moore County a good school?
The Academy of Moore County earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in The Academy of Moore County?
None; The Academy of Moore County is a single-school charter district, and The Academy of Moore County is its only campus.
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