Enrollment
437
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Advance, NC
William Ellis Middle
Federal NCES profile for William Ellis 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 370117002816
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Ellis Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 437
- students enrolled
William Ellis Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Davie County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370117002816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Ellis Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Ellis Middle
William Ellis Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Advance, North Carolina, enrolling 437 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the North Carolina median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.0% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the North Carolina average.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 206 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #168, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 115 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 437 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Davie County Schools also operates Davie County High (1,819 students) and Mocksville Elementary (543 students) alongside William Ellis Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William Ellis Middle compares
William Ellis Middle on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 56% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$11,624
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 5.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, William Ellis Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davie County Schools, which includes William Ellis Middle.
$11,624
Per student
-3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 59.6%
Federal 16.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How William Ellis Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davie County High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mocksville Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Davie Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinebrook Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Ellis Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William Ellis Middle
How many students attend William Ellis Middle?
William Ellis Middle has 437 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Advance, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Ellis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William Ellis Middle is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 William Ellis Middle?
29.0% of students at William Ellis Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Ellis Middle?
The largest demographic group at William Ellis Middle is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Advance, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Ellis Middle?
William Ellis Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is William Ellis Middle a good school?
William Ellis Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Davie County Schools?
Besides William Ellis Middle, Davie County Schools also operates Davie County High (1,819 students), Mocksville Elementary (543 students), and Shady Grove Elementary (492 students). See the Davie County Schools district page for the complete list.
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