- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Halifax, NC
Weldon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Weldon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370489002116
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weldon Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Halifax · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Weldon Middle has class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weldon Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Halifax, NC.
School address
District: Weldon City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370489002116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Weldon Middle shrank from 176 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-26.1%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 370489002116 · Halifax, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 8.9:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Weldon Elementary Global Academy (272 students)
Weldon Middle shrank from 176 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-26.1%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Weldon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weldon Element
Weldon Elementary Global Academy
272 students
- Weldon Stem Hi
Weldon Stem High School Career Academies
145 students
- This school
Weldon Middle
133 students
- Roanoke Valley
Roanoke Valley Early College
114 students
What this shows Weldon Middle reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weldon Middle compares
Weldon Middle 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 4% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
69.9%
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
$24,869
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
White 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Weldon Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weldon City Schools reports $24,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weldon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon Elementary Global Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weldon Stem High School Career Academies | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roanoke Valley Early College | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weldon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Halifax
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weldon Middle
How many students attend Weldon Middle?
Weldon Middle has 133 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Halifax, NC. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weldon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Weldon Middle is 8.9:1, which is 44% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 43% 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 Weldon Middle?
98.3% of students at Weldon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weldon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Weldon Middle is African American at 94.7% of enrollment, in Halifax, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weldon Middle?
Weldon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Weldon Middle rank among public schools in Halifax?
By Resource Investment Index, Weldon Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Halifax, 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 Weldon City Schools?
Besides Weldon Middle, Weldon City Schools also operates Weldon Elementary Global Academy (272 students), Weldon Stem High School Career Academies (145 students), and Roanoke Valley Early College (114 students). See the Weldon City Schools district page for the complete list.