- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Max Meadows, VA
Fort Chiswell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fort Chiswell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510411002327
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Chiswell Middle earns 42/100 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 3
- public schools in Max Meadows · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Chiswell Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Chiswell Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Max Meadows, VA.
School address
District: Wythe County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510411002327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Fort Chiswell Middle held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 510411002327 · Max Meadows, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 14.5:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Spiller Elementary (615 students)
Fort Chiswell Middle held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Fort Chiswell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spiller Elemen
Spiller Elementary
615 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
421 students
- Fort Chiswell
Fort Chiswell High
411 students
- Rural Retreat
Rural Retreat Elementary
350 students
- This school
Fort Chiswell Middle
319 students
- Scott Memorial
Scott Memorial Middle
305 students
What this shows Fort Chiswell Middle reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Chiswell Middle compares
Fort Chiswell 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 29% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 61% in Virginia - lower ratio than 39% 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
$13,467
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Fort Chiswell Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wythe County Public Schools reports $13,467 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Chiswell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spiller Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Chiswell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rural Retreat Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott Memorial Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Chiswell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Chiswell Middle
How many students attend Fort Chiswell Middle?
Fort Chiswell Middle has 319 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Max Meadows, VA. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Chiswell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Chiswell Middle is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Chiswell Middle?
74.4% of students at Fort Chiswell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Chiswell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fort Chiswell Middle is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Max Meadows, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Chiswell Middle?
Fort Chiswell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Fort Chiswell Middle rank among public schools in Max Meadows?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Chiswell Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Max Meadows, 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 Wythe County Public Schools?
Besides Fort Chiswell Middle, Wythe County Public Schools also operates Spiller Elementary (615 students), George Wythe High (421 students), and Fort Chiswell High (411 students). See the Wythe County Public Schools district page for the complete list.