Enrollment
109
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monroe, NC
Wolfe School
Federal NCES profile for Wolfe School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370462001304
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolfe School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolfe School has class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfe School ranks #12 of 14 schools in Monroe, NC.
School address
District: Union County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370462001304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wolfe School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wolfe School
Wolfe School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Monroe, North Carolina, enrolling 109 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.9:1, Wolfe School is leaner than roughly 92% of North Carolina schools and 31% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.6% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of North Carolina schools, with 109 enrolled.
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 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #26, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Monroe's public schools, it stands alongside Union Academy (2,186 students): Wolfe School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 17.6:1).
Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students) and Weddington High (1,899 students) alongside Wolfe School.
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 Wolfe School compares
Wolfe School 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▼ 8% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$11,010
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 45.0%
African American 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Wolfe School is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union County Public Schools, which includes Wolfe School.
$11,010
Per student
-8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 55.8%
Federal 15.3%
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 Wolfe School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weddington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cuthbertson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter Ridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolfe School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,961
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Monroe
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Union Academy
Standard public school
2,186 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Wesley Chapel Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Unionville Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Valley Primary School
Standard public school
563 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Rocky River Elementary
Standard public school
536 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Sardis Elementary
Standard public school
529 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wolfe School
How many students attend Wolfe School?
Wolfe School has 109 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Monroe, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolfe School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolfe School is 10.9:1, which is 31% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 31% 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 Wolfe School?
60.6% of students at Wolfe School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolfe School?
The largest demographic group at Wolfe School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Monroe, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolfe School?
Wolfe School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wolfe School rank among schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfe School ranks #12 of 14 schools in Monroe, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Wolfe School a good school?
Wolfe School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina. 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 Union County Public Schools?
Besides Wolfe School, Union County Public Schools also operates Marvin Ridge High (1,961 students), Weddington High (1,899 students), and Cuthbertson High (1,857 students). See the Union County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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