Enrollment
288
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lawrenceville, VA
James S. Russell Middle
Federal NCES profile for James S. Russell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510048000182
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James S. Russell Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James S. Russell Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James S. Russell Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lawrenceville, VA.
School address
District: Brunswick County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510048000182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James S. Russell Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at James S. Russell Middle
James S. Russell Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Lawrenceville, Virginia, enrolling 288 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.0% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 288 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #157, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and White (15%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Brunswick County Public Schools spends $17,685 per pupil, 21% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 221 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 288 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Brunswick County Public Schools also operates Brunswick High (404 students) and Totaro Elementary (295 students) alongside James S. Russell 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 James S. Russell Middle compares
James S. Russell 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 72% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Virginia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$17,685
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 76.7 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
African American 75.0%
White 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, James S. Russell Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brunswick County Public Schools, which includes James S. Russell Middle.
$17,685
Per student
+21%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 47.5%
Federal 22.3%
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 James S. Russell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Totaro Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meherrin Powellton Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James S. Russell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about James S. Russell Middle
How many students attend James S. Russell Middle?
James S. Russell Middle has 288 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawrenceville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James S. Russell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James S. Russell Middle is 16:1, which is 15% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James S. Russell Middle?
99.0% of students at James S. Russell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James S. Russell Middle?
The largest demographic group at James S. Russell Middle is African American at 75.0% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James S. Russell Middle?
James S. Russell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James S. Russell Middle rank among public schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, James S. Russell Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrenceville on the city page.
Is James S. Russell Middle a good school?
James S. Russell Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 Brunswick County Public Schools?
Besides James S. Russell Middle, Brunswick County Public Schools also operates Brunswick High (404 students), Totaro Elementary (295 students), and Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary (205 students). See the Brunswick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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