- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fincastle, VA
Central Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510042000164
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Academy Middle earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 364
- students enrolled
Central Academy Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Botetourt County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510042000164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Central Academy Middle held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.3 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 510042000164 · Fincastle, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 11.7:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Lord Botetourt High (963 students)
Central Academy Middle held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.3 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Central Academy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lord Botetourt
Lord Botetourt High
963 students
- Read Mountain
Read Mountain Middle
670 students
- James River Hi
James River High
464 students
- Colonial Eleme
Colonial Elementary
439 students
- Greenfield Ele
Greenfield Elementary
435 students
- This school 364
Central Academy Middle
364 students
What this shows Central Academy Middle reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Academy Middle compares
Central Academy 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 | 36.3% | ▼ 37% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 79% | - | - |
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.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Central Academy Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Botetourt County Public Schools reports $13,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Botetourt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Read Mountain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Academy Middle
How many students attend Central Academy Middle?
Central Academy Middle has 364 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fincastle, VA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Academy 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 Central Academy Middle?
36.3% of students at Central Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Academy Middle is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Fincastle, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Academy Middle?
Central Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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).
What other schools are in Botetourt County Public Schools?
Besides Central Academy Middle, Botetourt County Public Schools also operates Lord Botetourt High (963 students), Read Mountain Middle (670 students), and James River High (464 students). See the Botetourt County Public Schools district page for the complete list.