- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 370195000872 · Roanoke Rapids, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 15.2:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic (321 students)
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Hali
Northwest Halifax Collegiate and Technic
321 students
- Everetts Eleme
Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy
254 students
- This school
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy
243 students
- Inborden Eleme
Inborden Elementary S.T.E.a.M. Academy
225 students
- Southeast Hali
Southeast Halifax Collegiate Prep Academ
204 students
- Enfield Middle
Enfield Middle S.T.E.a.M. Academy
177 students
What this shows William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy compares
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,927
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Halifax County Schools reports $16,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~243 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.