- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (-20.8%).
Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 370309001929 · Carthage, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 15.4:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Pinecrest High (2,290 students)
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney shrank from 96 students in 2022-23 to 76 in 2023-24 (-20.8%). Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pinecrest High
Pinecrest High
2,290 students
- Union Pines Hi
Union Pines High
1,462 students
- West Pine Midd 717
West Pine Middle
717 students
- Mcdeeds Creek 707
Mcdeeds Creek Elementary
707 students
- Aberdeen Eleme 675
Aberdeen Elementary
675 students
- This school 77
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney
77 students
What this shows The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney compares
The Community Learning Center @ Pinckney is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,374
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Moore County Schools reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~77 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.