- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mooresville, NC
The Brawley School
Federal NCES profile for The Brawley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370231000989
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Brawley School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Brawley School has class sizes larger than 90% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Brawley School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Mooresville, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231000989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
The Brawley School grew from 639 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 370231000989 · Mooresville, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 20:1 · 7.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Norman High (1,905 students)
The Brawley School grew from 639 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
The Brawley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Norman Hi
Lake Norman High
1,905 students
- South Iredell
South Iredell High
1,768 students
- Statesville Hi
Statesville High
991 students
- North Iredell
North Iredell High
983 students
- Troutman Eleme
Troutman Elementary
902 students
- This school 641
The Brawley School
641 students
What this shows The Brawley School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Brawley School compares
The Brawley School is a growing 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 88% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$11,291
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Asian 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, The Brawley School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iredell-Statesville Schools reports $11,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Brawley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Brawley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Mooresville
3 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Brawley School
How many students attend The Brawley School?
The Brawley School has 641 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mooresville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Brawley School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Brawley School is 20:1, which is 27% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Brawley School?
7.8% of students at The Brawley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Brawley School?
The largest demographic group at The Brawley School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Mooresville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Brawley School?
The Brawley School 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 The Brawley School rank among middle schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, The Brawley School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Mooresville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mooresville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides The Brawley School, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), South Iredell High (1,768 students), and Statesville High (991 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.