- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Christiansburg, VA
Christiansburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Christiansburg 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 510252001020
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christiansburg Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Christiansburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Christiansburg Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christiansburg Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Christiansburg, VA.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510252001020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Christiansburg Middle held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.8 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 510252001020 · Christiansburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 12:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Blacksburg High (1,325 students)
Christiansburg Middle held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.8 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Christiansburg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blacksburg Hig
Blacksburg High
1,325 students
- Christiansburg
Christiansburg High
1,072 students
- Blacksburg Mid
Blacksburg Middle
958 students
- This school
Christiansburg Middle
778 students
- Auburn Element
Auburn Elementary
544 students
- Falling Branch
Falling Branch Elementary
535 students
What this shows Christiansburg Middle reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christiansburg Middle compares
Christiansburg 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 31% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 21% in Virginia - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$14,114
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 207 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Christiansburg Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $14,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christiansburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christiansburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blacksburg Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falling Branch Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christiansburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~778 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christiansburg Middle
How many students attend Christiansburg Middle?
Christiansburg Middle has 778 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Christiansburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christiansburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Christiansburg Middle is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% 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 Christiansburg Middle?
39.8% of students at Christiansburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christiansburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Christiansburg Middle is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Christiansburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christiansburg Middle?
Christiansburg 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 Christiansburg Middle rank among public schools in Christiansburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Christiansburg Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Christiansburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Christiansburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Christiansburg Middle, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Blacksburg High (1,325 students), Christiansburg High (1,072 students), and Blacksburg Middle (958 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.