- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salem, VA
Glenvar Middle
Federal NCES profile for Glenvar Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510333001408
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenvar Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenvar Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenvar Middle ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Salem, VA.
School address
District: Roanoke County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510333001408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Glenvar Middle held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 510333001408 · Salem, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 12.7:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: William Byrd High (1,134 students)
Glenvar Middle held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Glenvar Middle 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 433
Glenvar Middle
433 students
What this shows Glenvar Middle reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenvar Middle compares
Glenvar 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 46% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Virginia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Glenvar Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
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 Middle 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Byrd Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenvar Middle'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 middle schools in Salem
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenvar Middle
How many students attend Glenvar Middle?
Glenvar Middle has 433 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salem, VA. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenvar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenvar Middle is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 19% 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 Middle?
31.2% of students at Glenvar Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenvar Middle?
The largest demographic group at Glenvar Middle is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Salem, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenvar Middle?
Glenvar Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenvar Middle ranks #9 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 Middle, 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.