Enrollment
77
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carthage, NC
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney
Federal NCES profile for The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370309001929
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Carthage, NC.
School address
District: Moore County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370309001929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Carthage, North Carolina, enrolling 77 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 71.9% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of North Carolina schools, with 77 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 25 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 77 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Carthage's public schools, it stands alongside Carthage Elementary (350 students): The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 15.2:1).
Moore County Schools also operates Pinecrest High (2,290 students) and Union Pines High (1,462 students) alongside The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney.
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 Community Learning Center @ Pinckney compares
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 9% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 55% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
75.3%
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
$11,242
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
5
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 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 42.9%
African American 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moore County Schools, which includes The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney.
$11,242
Per student
-6%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 57.2%
Federal 19.2%
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.
How The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Pines High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Pine Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcdeeds Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Carthage
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~77 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney
How many students attend The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney?
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney has 77 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Carthage, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney?
The student-teacher ratio at The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney?
71.9% of students at The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney?
The largest demographic group at The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Carthage, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney?
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Community Learning Center @ Pinckney rank among public schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Carthage, 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 Carthage on the city page.
Is The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney a good school?
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina. 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 Moore County Schools?
Besides The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney, Moore County Schools also operates Pinecrest High (2,290 students), Union Pines High (1,462 students), and West Pine Middle (717 students). See the Moore County Schools district page for the complete list.
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