- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Abingdon, VA
E.B. Stanley Middle
Federal NCES profile for E.B. Stanley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510390001739
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E.B. Stanley Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Abingdon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
E.B. Stanley Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E.B. Stanley Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Abingdon, VA.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510390001739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
E.B. Stanley Middle held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 510390001739 · Abingdon, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 12.7:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Abingdon High (914 students)
E.B. Stanley Middle held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
E.B. Stanley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abingdon High
Abingdon High
914 students
- This school
E.B. Stanley Middle
659 students
- John S. Battle
John S. Battle High
613 students
- High Point Ele
High Point Elementary
582 students
- Watauga Elemen
Watauga Elementary
581 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elementary
544 students
What this shows E.B. Stanley Middle reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How E.B. Stanley Middle compares
E.B. Stanley 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 14% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Virginia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$14,125
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, E.B. Stanley Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington County Public Schools reports $14,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How E.B. Stanley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S. Battle High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Point Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watauga Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E.B. Stanley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~659 students)
Frequently asked questions about E.B. Stanley Middle
How many students attend E.B. Stanley Middle?
E.B. Stanley Middle has 659 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Abingdon, VA. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at E.B. Stanley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at E.B. Stanley Middle is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 19% 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 E.B. Stanley Middle?
65.6% of students at E.B. Stanley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E.B. Stanley Middle?
The largest demographic group at E.B. Stanley Middle is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Abingdon, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E.B. Stanley Middle?
E.B. Stanley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 E.B. Stanley Middle rank among public schools in Abingdon?
By Resource Investment Index, E.B. Stanley Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Abingdon, 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 Abingdon on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides E.B. Stanley Middle, Washington County Public Schools also operates Abingdon High (914 students), John S. Battle High (613 students), and High Point Elementary (582 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.