- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hampstead, NC
Topsail Middle
Federal NCES profile for Topsail Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370357001470
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Topsail Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Hampstead · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Topsail Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Topsail Middle ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Hampstead, NC.
School address
District: Pender County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370357001470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Topsail Middle grew from 807 students in 2022-23 to 855 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 370357001470 · Hampstead, NC Elementary · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 20.4:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Topsail High (1,945 students)
Topsail Middle grew from 807 students in 2022-23 to 855 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Topsail Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topsail High
Topsail High
1,945 students
- Surf City Elem
Surf City Elementary
857 students
- This school
Topsail Middle
837 students
- Surf City Midd 752
Surf City Middle
752 students
- Heide Trask Hi 732
Heide Trask High
732 students
- Pender High 648
Pender High
648 students
What this shows Topsail Middle reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Topsail Middle compares
Topsail Middle 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 73% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$11,425
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 837 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Topsail Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pender County Schools reports $11,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Topsail Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsail High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surf City Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Surf City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heide Trask High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pender High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Topsail Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~837 students)
Frequently asked questions about Topsail Middle
How many students attend Topsail Middle?
Topsail Middle has 837 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hampstead, NC. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Topsail Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Topsail Middle is 20.4:1, which is 29% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Topsail Middle?
17.5% of students at Topsail Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Topsail Middle?
The largest demographic group at Topsail Middle is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Hampstead, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Topsail Middle?
Topsail Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Topsail Middle rank among public schools in Hampstead?
By Resource Investment Index, Topsail Middle ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Hampstead, 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 Hampstead on the city page.
What other schools are in Pender County Schools?
Besides Topsail Middle, Pender County Schools also operates Topsail High (1,945 students), Surf City Elementary (857 students), and Surf City Middle (752 students). See the Pender County Schools district page for the complete list.