- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charlottesville, VA
Buford Middle
Federal NCES profile for Buford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510078000271
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buford Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Charlottesville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Buford Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buford Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Charlottesville, VA.
School address
District: Charlottesville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510078000271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Buford Middle held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 510078000271 · Charlottesville, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 11.7:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Charlottesville High (1,438 students)
Buford Middle held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Buford Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charlottesvill
Charlottesville High
1,438 students
- Walker Upper E 570
Walker Upper Elementary
570 students
- This school 563
Buford Middle
563 students
- Jackson-Via El 370
Jackson-Via Elementary
370 students
- Johnson Elemen 327
Johnson Elementary
327 students
- Venable Elemen 320
Venable Elementary
320 students
What this shows Buford Middle reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buford Middle compares
Buford Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 28% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 18% in Virginia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$19,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.1%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 14.6%
Asian 8.0%
Largest group: White at 36.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Buford Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlottesville City Public Schools reports $19,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buford Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson-Via Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venable Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools in Charlottesville
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Journey Middle
Standard public school
646 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Lakeside Middle
Standard public school
574 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Jackson P. Burley Middle
Standard public school
534 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Leslie H. Walton Middle
Standard public school
339 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buford Middle
How many students attend Buford Middle?
Buford Middle has 563 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charlottesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Buford Middle is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 25% 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 Buford Middle?
73.7% of students at Buford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buford Middle?
The largest demographic group at Buford Middle is White at 36.1% of enrollment, in Charlottesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buford Middle?
Buford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Buford Middle rank among middle schools in Charlottesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Buford Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Charlottesville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Charlottesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlottesville City Public Schools?
Besides Buford Middle, Charlottesville City Public Schools also operates Charlottesville High (1,438 students), Walker Upper Elementary (570 students), and Jackson-Via Elementary (370 students). See the Charlottesville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.