E B Frink Middle

102 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr
La Grange, NC 28551

schools.lenoir.k12.nc.us/ebfrink/

540 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

E.B. Frink Middle School, located in La Grange, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Lenoir County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement for its middle-grade students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond while emphasizing the importance of character and citizenship.

Beyond its core academic mission, E.B. Frink Middle School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular involvement and supportive student services. Through a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and enrichment opportunities, the school encourages students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills in a collaborative setting. By maintaining a connection with the local La Grange community and utilizing resources provided by the district, the school strives to create a nurturing environment where students are empowered to reach their full potential.

540

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E B Frink Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	104
Black	226
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Black
226 (41.9 %)
White
184 (34.1 %)
Hispanic
104 (19.3 %)
Two or More
22 (4.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lenoir County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)566-3326
Website:	http://schools.lenoir.k12.nc.us/ebfrink/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	485
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 182

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 178