- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hurley, VA
Hurley Elementary/Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hurley Elementary/Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510051002052
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurley Elementary/Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 323
- students enrolled
Hurley Elementary/Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Buchanan County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510051002052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Hurley Elementary/Middle shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 510051002052 · Hurley, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 10.8:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview Elementary/Middle (719 students)
Hurley Elementary/Middle shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hurley Elementary/Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview Elem
Riverview Elementary/Middle
719 students
- Grundy High
Grundy High
352 students
- This school
Hurley Elementary/Middle
323 students
- Twin Valley El 240
Twin Valley Elementary/Middle
240 students
- Hurley High 194
Hurley High
194 students
- Council Elemen 194
Council Elementary/Middle
194 students
What this shows Hurley Elementary/Middle reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hurley Elementary/Middle compares
Hurley Elementary/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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 64% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 11% in Virginia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$15,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Hurley Elementary/Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buchanan County Public Schools reports $15,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hurley Elementary/Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Elementary/Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grundy High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Valley Elementary/Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hurley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Council Elementary/Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurley Elementary/Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Hurley
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hurley Elementary/Middle
How many students attend Hurley Elementary/Middle?
Hurley Elementary/Middle has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hurley, VA. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurley Elementary/Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurley Elementary/Middle is 10.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 31% 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 Hurley Elementary/Middle?
94.4% of students at Hurley Elementary/Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurley Elementary/Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hurley Elementary/Middle is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Hurley, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurley Elementary/Middle?
Hurley Elementary/Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
What other schools are in Buchanan County Public Schools?
Besides Hurley Elementary/Middle, Buchanan County Public Schools also operates Riverview Elementary/Middle (719 students), Grundy High (352 students), and Twin Valley Elementary/Middle (240 students). See the Buchanan County Public Schools district page for the complete list.