- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lumberton, NC
W H Knuckles
Federal NCES profile for W H Knuckles, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370393002247
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W H Knuckles earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Lumberton · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
W H Knuckles has class sizes larger than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W H Knuckles ranks #8 of 8 schools in Lumberton, NC.
School address
District: Public Schools of Robeson County · North Carolina
NCES ID 370393002247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
W H Knuckles shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 370393002247 · Lumberton, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 19.1:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students)
W H Knuckles shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 384 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
W H Knuckles in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumberton Seni
Lumberton Senior High
1,894 students
- Purnell Swett
Purnell Swett High
1,583 students
- Saint Pauls Hi
Saint Pauls High
1,142 students
- Red Springs Hi
Red Springs High
867 students
- Fairmont High
Fairmont High
780 students
- This school 382
W H Knuckles
382 students
What this shows W H Knuckles reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How W H Knuckles compares
W H Knuckles 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.6%
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
$12,767
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.5%
Two or More 3.4%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, W H Knuckles is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Public Schools of Robeson County reports $12,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W H Knuckles Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumberton Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Purnell Swett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Pauls High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W H Knuckles's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,583
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,142
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Lumberton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Magnolia Elementary
Standard public school
779 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
East Robeson Primary
Standard public school
556 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Rowland Norment Elementary
Standard public school
495 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Piney Grove Elementary
Standard public school
452 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Long Branch Elementary
Standard public school
428 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Deep Branch Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about W H Knuckles
How many students attend W H Knuckles?
W H Knuckles has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lumberton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W H Knuckles?
The student-teacher ratio at W H Knuckles is 19.1:1, which is 21% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W H Knuckles?
99.3% of students at W H Knuckles are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W H Knuckles?
The largest demographic group at W H Knuckles is African American at 55.5% of enrollment, in Lumberton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W H Knuckles?
W H Knuckles has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 W H Knuckles rank among schools in Lumberton?
By Resource Investment Index, W H Knuckles ranks #8 of 8 schools in Lumberton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lumberton on the city page.
What other schools are in Public Schools of Robeson County?
Besides W H Knuckles, Public Schools of Robeson County also operates Lumberton Senior High (1,894 students), Purnell Swett High (1,583 students), and Saint Pauls High (1,142 students). See the Public Schools of Robeson County district page for the complete list.