Enrollment
745
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmyra, VA
Fluvanna Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fluvanna Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510138000089
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fluvanna Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Palmyra · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fluvanna Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fluvanna Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, VA.
School address
District: Fluvanna County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510138000089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fluvanna Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fluvanna Middle
Fluvanna Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Palmyra, Virginia, enrolling 745 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 745 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.
Against 298 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #204.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fluvanna County Public Schools also operates Fluvanna County High (1,362 students) and Central Elementary (751 students) alongside Fluvanna 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 Fluvanna Middle compares
Fluvanna 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 33% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$13,400
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 64.0%
African American 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Fluvanna Middle is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fluvanna County Public Schools, which includes Fluvanna Middle.
$13,400
Per student
-9%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 49.8%
Federal 11.7%
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 Fluvanna Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluvanna County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carysbrook Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fluvanna Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary 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 (~745 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fluvanna Middle
How many students attend Fluvanna Middle?
Fluvanna Middle has 745 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmyra, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fluvanna Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fluvanna Middle is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 Fluvanna Middle?
38.5% of students at Fluvanna Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fluvanna Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fluvanna Middle is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Palmyra, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fluvanna Middle?
Fluvanna Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Fluvanna Middle rank among public schools in Palmyra?
By Resource Investment Index, Fluvanna Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra on the city page.
Is Fluvanna Middle a good school?
Fluvanna Middle earns 47/100 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 Fluvanna County Public Schools?
Besides Fluvanna Middle, Fluvanna County Public Schools also operates Fluvanna County High (1,362 students), Central Elementary (751 students), and Carysbrook Elementary (457 students). See the Fluvanna County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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