- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkton, VA
Elkton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elkton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510339001495
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkton Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Elkton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkton Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkton Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elkton, VA.
School address
District: Rockingham County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510339001495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Elkton Middle held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510339001495 · Elkton, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 12.2:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner Ashby High (998 students)
Elkton Middle held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Elkton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner Ashby H
Turner Ashby High
998 students
- Broadway High
Broadway High
932 students
- Spotswood High
Spotswood High
880 students
- East Rockingha
East Rockingham High
821 students
- J. Frank Hilly
J. Frank Hillyard Middle
726 students
- This school
Elkton Middle
561 students
What this shows Elkton Middle reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkton Middle compares
Elkton 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 25% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$14,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Elkton Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockingham County Public Schools reports $14,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner Ashby High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spotswood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Rockingham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. Frank Hillyard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkton Middle
How many students attend Elkton Middle?
Elkton Middle has 561 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkton Middle is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% 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 Elkton Middle?
43.4% of students at Elkton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elkton Middle is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Elkton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkton Middle?
Elkton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elkton Middle rank among public schools in Elkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkton Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elkton, 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 Rockingham County Public Schools?
Besides Elkton Middle, Rockingham County Public Schools also operates Turner Ashby High (998 students), Broadway High (932 students), and Spotswood High (880 students). See the Rockingham County Public Schools district page for the complete list.