- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Bern, NC
West Craven Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Craven Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370331000392
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Craven Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in New Bern · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Craven Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Craven Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in New Bern, NC.
School address
District: Craven County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370331000392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
West Craven Middle held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 370331000392 · New Bern, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 18.6:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: New Bern High (1,637 students)
West Craven Middle held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Craven Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Bern High
New Bern High
1,637 students
- Havelock High
Havelock High
1,014 students
- West Craven Hi
West Craven High
751 students
- H J Macdonald 632
H J Macdonald Middle
632 students
- This school 614
West Craven Middle
614 students
- Grover C Field 542
Grover C Fields Middle
542 students
What this shows West Craven Middle reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Craven Middle compares
West Craven 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 49% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
69.1%
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
$11,893
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 218 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
African American 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, West Craven Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Craven County Schools reports $11,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Craven Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Havelock High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Craven High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H J Macdonald Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grover C Fields Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Craven Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in New Bern
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Craven Middle
How many students attend West Craven Middle?
West Craven Middle has 614 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Bern, NC. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Craven Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Craven Middle is 18.6:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Craven Middle?
98.4% of students at West Craven Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Craven Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Craven Middle is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in New Bern, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Craven Middle?
West Craven Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 West Craven Middle rank among middle schools in New Bern?
By Resource Investment Index, West Craven Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in New Bern, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in New Bern on the city page.
What other schools are in Craven County Schools?
Besides West Craven Middle, Craven County Schools also operates New Bern High (1,637 students), Havelock High (1,014 students), and West Craven High (751 students). See the Craven County Schools district page for the complete list.