- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Locust, NC
West Stanly Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Stanly Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370432002649
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Stanly Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 662
- students enrolled
West Stanly Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Stanly County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370432002649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
West Stanly Middle School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 370432002649 · Locust, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 18.4:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: West Stanly High (800 students)
West Stanly Middle School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Stanly Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Stanly Hi
West Stanly High
800 students
- This school
West Stanly Middle School
662 students
- North Stanly H
North Stanly High
568 students
- Locust Element
Locust Elementary
563 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
525 students
- Stanfield Elem
Stanfield Elementary
483 students
What this shows West Stanly Middle School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Stanly Middle School compares
West Stanly Middle School 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 40% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$10,914
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 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, West Stanly Middle School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanly County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Stanly Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Stanly High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Stanly High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Locust Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stanfield Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Stanly Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Stanly Middle School
How many students attend West Stanly Middle School?
West Stanly Middle School has 662 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Locust, NC. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Stanly Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Stanly Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Stanly Middle School?
39.4% of students at West Stanly Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Stanly Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Stanly Middle School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Locust, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Stanly Middle School?
West Stanly Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
What other schools are in Stanly County Schools?
Besides West Stanly Middle School, Stanly County Schools also operates West Stanly High (800 students), North Stanly High (568 students), and Locust Elementary (563 students). See the Stanly County Schools district page for the complete list.