- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Troutman, NC
Troutman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Troutman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370231000996
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troutman Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Troutman · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Troutman Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troutman Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Troutman, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231000996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Troutman Middle held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370231000996 · Troutman, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 19.6:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Norman High (1,905 students)
Troutman Middle held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Troutman Middle 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 470
Troutman Middle
470 students
What this shows Troutman Middle reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troutman Middle compares
Troutman Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 30% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$11,291
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
African American 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Troutman Middle is more 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 Troutman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troutman Middle'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
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 (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Troutman Middle
How many students attend Troutman Middle?
Troutman Middle has 470 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Troutman, NC. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troutman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Troutman Middle is 19.6:1, which is 24% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Troutman Middle?
46.4% of students at Troutman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troutman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Troutman Middle is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Troutman, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troutman Middle?
Troutman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Troutman Middle rank among public schools in Troutman?
By Resource Investment Index, Troutman Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Troutman, 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 Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides Troutman Middle, 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.