- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glade Spring, VA
Glade Spring Middle
Federal NCES profile for Glade Spring Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510390001740
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glade Spring Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 228
- students enrolled
Glade Spring Middle has class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510390001740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Glade Spring Middle shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 510390001740 · Glade Spring, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 8.4:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Abingdon High (914 students)
Glade Spring Middle shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Glade Spring Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abingdon High
Abingdon High
914 students
- E.B. Stanley M
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
- This school 228
Glade Spring Middle
228 students
What this shows Glade Spring Middle reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glade Spring Middle compares
Glade Spring Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 40% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 39% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 2% in Virginia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Glade Spring 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 Glade Spring Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| E.B. Stanley Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S. Battle High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Point Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watauga Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glade Spring Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glade Spring Middle
How many students attend Glade Spring Middle?
Glade Spring Middle has 228 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glade Spring, VA. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glade Spring Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Glade Spring Middle is 8.4:1, which is 40% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 46% 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 Glade Spring Middle?
79.9% of students at Glade Spring Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glade Spring Middle?
The largest demographic group at Glade Spring Middle is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Glade Spring, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glade Spring Middle?
Glade Spring Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Washington County Public Schools?
Besides Glade Spring Middle, Washington County Public Schools also operates Abingdon High (914 students), E.B. Stanley Middle (659 students), and John S. Battle High (613 students). See the Washington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.