Enrollment
433
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenvar Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenvar Middle
Glenvar Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Salem, Virginia, enrolling 433 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 433 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 210 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #126.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Salem's middle schools, it stands alongside Andrew Lewis Middle (839 students): Glenvar Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 13.5:1).
Roanoke County Public Schools also operates William Byrd High (1,134 students) and Cave Spring High (1,046 students) alongside Glenvar 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 Glenvar Middle compares
Glenvar 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Roanoke County Public Schools, which includes Glenvar Middle.
$12,626
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 47.5%
Federal 11.1%
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 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
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glenvar Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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