- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chilhowie, VA
Chilhowie Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chilhowie Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510352001441
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chilhowie Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 273
- students enrolled
Chilhowie Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Smyth County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510352001441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Chilhowie Middle held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 510352001441 · Chilhowie, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 12.4:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Chilhowie Elementary (589 students)
Chilhowie Middle held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Chilhowie Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chilhowie Elem
Chilhowie Elementary
589 students
- Marion Senior
Marion Senior High
563 students
- Marion Middle
Marion Middle
401 students
- Chilhowie High
Chilhowie High
384 students
- Oak Point Elem
Oak Point Elementary
352 students
- This school
Chilhowie Middle
273 students
What this shows Chilhowie Middle reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chilhowie Middle compares
Chilhowie 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 21% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 27% in Virginia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$15,196
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Chilhowie Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smyth County Public Schools reports $15,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chilhowie Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowie Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chilhowie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Point Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chilhowie Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chilhowie Middle
How many students attend Chilhowie Middle?
Chilhowie Middle has 273 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chilhowie, VA. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chilhowie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chilhowie Middle is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 21% 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 Chilhowie Middle?
69.6% of students at Chilhowie Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chilhowie Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chilhowie Middle is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Chilhowie, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chilhowie Middle?
Chilhowie Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Smyth County Public Schools?
Besides Chilhowie Middle, Smyth County Public Schools also operates Chilhowie Elementary (589 students), Marion Senior High (563 students), and Marion Middle (401 students). See the Smyth County Public Schools district page for the complete list.