Enrollment
243
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Roanoke Rapids, NC
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy
Federal NCES profile for William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370195000872
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Roanoke Rapids · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
School address
District: Halifax County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370195000872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.9%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, enrolling 243 students.
At 15.2:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 243 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 228 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #145.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 83.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Halifax County Schools spends $16,759 per pupil, 39% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 91 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 243 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Roanoke Rapids's middle schools, it stands alongside Chaloner Middle School (605 students): William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 16.4:1).
Halifax County Schools also operates Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students) and Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy (254 students) alongside William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy.
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 R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy compares
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
83.5%
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
$16,759
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.4 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
African American 70.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 6.6%
White 3.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Halifax County Schools, which includes William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy.
$16,759
Per student
+39%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 55.4%
Federal 28.6%
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 R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Roanoke Rapids
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 (~243 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy
How many students attend William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy?
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy has 243 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy?
98.9% of students at William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy?
The largest demographic group at William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy is African American at 70.4% of enrollment, in Roanoke Rapids, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy?
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy rank among public schools in Roanoke Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Roanoke Rapids, 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 Roanoke Rapids on the city page.
Is William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy a good school?
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy earns 40/100 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 Halifax County Schools?
Besides William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy, Halifax County Schools also operates Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students), Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy (254 students), and Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy (225 students). See the Halifax County Schools district page for the complete list.
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