Enrollment
1,040
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Culpeper, VA
Culpeper Middle
Federal NCES profile for Culpeper Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510105000377
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Culpeper Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Culpeper · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Culpeper Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Culpeper Middle ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Culpeper, VA.
School address
District: Culpeper County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510105000377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Culpeper Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Culpeper Middle
Culpeper Middle is a large middle school in Culpeper, Virginia, enrolling 1,040 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.4% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,040 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 163 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #145, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 347 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 226 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,040 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Culpeper's middle schools, it stands alongside Floyd T. Binns Middle (825 students): Culpeper Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 13.1:1).
Culpeper County Public Schools also operates Eastern View High (1,529 students) and Culpeper County High (1,204 students) alongside Culpeper Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Culpeper Middle compares
Culpeper Middle on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 21% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,040
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$11,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Culpeper Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Culpeper County Public Schools, which includes Culpeper Middle.
$11,978
Per student
-18%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 49.8%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Culpeper Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Culpeper County High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd T. Binns Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerald Hill Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Park Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Culpeper Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Culpeper
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,040 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Culpeper Middle
How many students attend Culpeper Middle?
Culpeper Middle has 1,040 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Culpeper, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Culpeper Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Culpeper Middle is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Culpeper Middle?
45.4% of students at Culpeper Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Culpeper Middle?
The largest demographic group at Culpeper Middle is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Culpeper, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Culpeper Middle?
Culpeper Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Culpeper Middle rank among public schools in Culpeper?
By Resource Investment Index, Culpeper Middle ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Culpeper, 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 Culpeper on the city page.
Is Culpeper Middle a good school?
Culpeper Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Culpeper County Public Schools?
Besides Culpeper Middle, Culpeper County Public Schools also operates Eastern View High (1,529 students), Culpeper County High (1,204 students), and Floyd T. Binns Middle (825 students). See the Culpeper County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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