- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salem, VA
Glenvar High
Federal NCES profile for Glenvar High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510333001457
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenvar High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenvar High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenvar High ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Salem, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333001457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Glenvar High held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 44.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 510333001457 · Salem, VA High · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 13.8:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: William Byrd High (1,134 students)
Glenvar High held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 44.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Glenvar High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Byrd H
William Byrd High
1,134 students
- Cave Spring Hi
Cave Spring High
1,046 students
- Northside High
Northside High
919 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley High
832 students
- William Byrd M
William Byrd Middle
802 students
- This school
Glenvar High
620 students
What this shows Glenvar High reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenvar High compares
Glenvar High 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,365
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Glenvar High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roanoke County Public Schools reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenvar High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cave Spring High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Byrd Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenvar High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Salem
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenvar High
How many students attend Glenvar High?
Glenvar High has 620 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salem, VA. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenvar High?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenvar High is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% 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 Glenvar High?
27.6% of students at Glenvar High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenvar High?
The largest demographic group at Glenvar High is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Salem, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenvar High?
Glenvar High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
How does Glenvar High rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenvar High ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Salem, 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 Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Roanoke County Public Schools?
Besides Glenvar High, Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students), Cave Spring High (1,046 students), and Northside High (919 students). See the Roanoke County Public Schools district page for the complete list.