Enrollment
512
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lenoir, NC
William Lenoir Middle
Federal NCES profile for William Lenoir Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370058000244
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Lenoir Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #10 of 13
- public schools in Lenoir · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William Lenoir Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Lenoir Middle ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Lenoir, NC.
School address
District: Caldwell County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370058000244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.0%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Lenoir Middle compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Lenoir Middle
William Lenoir Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lenoir, North Carolina, enrolling 512 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.0% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 512 students, its enrollment sits close to the North Carolina median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 489 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #445, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 512 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 146 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 512 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lenoir's middle schools, it stands alongside Gamewell Middle (457 students): William Lenoir Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 13.4:1).
Caldwell County Schools also operates South Caldwell High (1,272 students) and Hibriten High (818 students) alongside William Lenoir 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 Lenoir Middle compares
William Lenoir 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▼ 14% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$11,644
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 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 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, William Lenoir Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Caldwell County Schools, which includes William Lenoir Middle.
$11,644
Per student
-3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.5%
State 57.4%
Federal 26.1%
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 Lenoir Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Caldwell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hibriten High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granite Falls Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Caldwell High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Lenoir Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Lenoir
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~512 students)
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Frequently asked questions about William Lenoir Middle
How many students attend William Lenoir Middle?
William Lenoir Middle has 512 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lenoir, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Lenoir Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at William Lenoir Middle is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 Lenoir Middle?
57.0% of students at William Lenoir Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Lenoir Middle?
The largest demographic group at William Lenoir Middle is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Lenoir, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Lenoir Middle?
William Lenoir Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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).
How does William Lenoir Middle rank among public schools in Lenoir?
By Resource Investment Index, William Lenoir Middle ranks #10 of 13 public schools in Lenoir, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lenoir on the city page.
Is William Lenoir Middle a good school?
William Lenoir Middle earns 29/100 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 Caldwell County Schools?
Besides William Lenoir Middle, Caldwell County Schools also operates South Caldwell High (1,272 students), Hibriten High (818 students), and Hudson Elementary (665 students). See the Caldwell County Schools district page for the complete list.
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