- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Culpeper Middle held near 1,059 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 510105000377 · Culpeper, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,040 enr · 13.7:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastern View High (1,529 students)
Culpeper Middle held near 1,059 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Culpeper Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastern View H
Eastern View High
1,529 students
- Culpeper Count
Culpeper County High
1,204 students
- This school
Culpeper Middle
1,040 students
- Floyd T. Binns
Floyd T. Binns Middle
825 students
- Emerald Hill E
Emerald Hill Elementary
702 students
- Sycamore Park
Sycamore Park Elementary
689 students
What this shows Culpeper Middle reports 1,040 students on the CCD universe file.
How Culpeper Middle compares
Culpeper 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,061
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 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.
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
District finance for Culpeper County Public Schools reports $13,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,204
- 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.
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 (~1,040 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,066 (2022-23) → 1,059 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.