- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
William Ellis Middle held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 370117002816 · Advance, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 14.6:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Davie County High (1,819 students)
William Ellis Middle held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
William Ellis Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davie County H
Davie County High
1,819 students
- Mocksville Ele 543
Mocksville Elementary
543 students
- Shady Grove El 492
Shady Grove Elementary
492 students
- South Davie Mi 492
South Davie Middle
492 students
- Pinebrook Elem 472
Pinebrook Elementary
472 students
- This school 437
William Ellis Middle
437 students
What this shows William Ellis Middle reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Ellis Middle compares
William Ellis 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,525
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 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.
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
District finance for Davie County Schools reports $12,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~437 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, 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 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.