- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
William Lenoir Middle held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 370058000244 · Lenoir, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 13.8:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: South Caldwell High (1,272 students)
William Lenoir Middle held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
William Lenoir Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Caldwell
South Caldwell High
1,272 students
- Hibriten High
Hibriten High
818 students
- Hudson Element
Hudson Elementary
665 students
- Granite Falls
Granite Falls Elementary
647 students
- West Caldwell
West Caldwell High
634 students
- This school
William Lenoir Middle
512 students
What this shows William Lenoir Middle reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Lenoir Middle compares
William Lenoir 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,066
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 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.
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
District finance for Caldwell County Schools reports $12,066 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~512 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.