- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tarboro, NC
W a Pattillo Middle
Federal NCES profile for W a Pattillo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370132003349
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W a Pattillo Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Tarboro · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
W a Pattillo Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W a Pattillo Middle ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Tarboro, NC.
School address
District: Edgecombe County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370132003349 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
W a Pattillo Middle held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370132003349 · Tarboro, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 16.1:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students)
W a Pattillo Middle held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
W a Pattillo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest Edge
Southwest Edgecombe High
798 students
- G W Carver Ele
G W Carver Elementary
550 students
- Martin Millenn
Martin Millennium Academy
548 students
- G W Bulluck El
G W Bulluck Elementary
535 students
- Tarboro High
Tarboro High
496 students
- This school 289
W a Pattillo Middle
289 students
What this shows W a Pattillo Middle reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How W a Pattillo Middle compares
W a Pattillo 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$13,702
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 48.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 90.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
White 9.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: African American at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, W a Pattillo Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgecombe County Public Schools reports $13,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W a Pattillo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Edgecombe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G W Carver Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Millennium Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G W Bulluck Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tarboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W a Pattillo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about W a Pattillo Middle
How many students attend W a Pattillo Middle?
W a Pattillo Middle has 289 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tarboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W a Pattillo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at W a Pattillo Middle is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W a Pattillo Middle?
99.0% of students at W a Pattillo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W a Pattillo Middle?
The largest demographic group at W a Pattillo Middle is African American at 75.4% of enrollment, in Tarboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W a Pattillo Middle?
W a Pattillo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 W a Pattillo Middle rank among public schools in Tarboro?
By Resource Investment Index, W a Pattillo Middle ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Tarboro, 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 Tarboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Edgecombe County Public Schools?
Besides W a Pattillo Middle, Edgecombe County Public Schools also operates Southwest Edgecombe High (798 students), G W Carver Elementary (550 students), and Martin Millennium Academy (548 students). See the Edgecombe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.