- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coeburn, VA
Coeburn Middle
Federal NCES profile for Coeburn Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510408001787
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coeburn Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Coeburn · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Coeburn Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coeburn Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Coeburn, VA.
School address
District: Wise County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510408001787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Coeburn Middle grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 510408001787 · Coeburn, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 9.8:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Primary (809 students)
Coeburn Middle grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Coeburn Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Primary
Union Primary
809 students
- Central High
Central High
676 students
- Wise Primary
Wise Primary
603 students
- Union High
Union High
564 students
- Union Middle
Union Middle
561 students
- This school 304
Coeburn Middle
304 students
What this shows Coeburn Middle reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coeburn Middle compares
Coeburn Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 54% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 5% in Virginia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,973
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
African American 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Coeburn Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wise County Public Schools reports $13,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coeburn Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wise Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coeburn Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coeburn Middle
How many students attend Coeburn Middle?
Coeburn Middle has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coeburn, VA. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coeburn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Coeburn Middle is 9.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 38% 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 Coeburn Middle?
88.6% of students at Coeburn Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coeburn Middle?
The largest demographic group at Coeburn Middle is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Coeburn, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coeburn Middle?
Coeburn Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Coeburn Middle rank among public schools in Coeburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Coeburn Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Coeburn, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wise County Public Schools?
Besides Coeburn Middle, Wise County Public Schools also operates Union Primary (809 students), Central High (676 students), and Wise Primary (603 students). See the Wise County Public Schools district page for the complete list.