- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
James S. Russell Middle shrank from 312 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510048000182 · Lawrenceville, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 16:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Brunswick High (404 students)
James S. Russell Middle shrank from 312 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
James S. Russell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brunswick High
Brunswick High
404 students
- Totaro Element
Totaro Elementary
295 students
- This school
James S. Russell Middle
288 students
- Red Oak-Sturge
Red Oak-Sturgeon Elementary
205 students
- Meherrin Powel
Meherrin Powellton Elementary
177 students
What this shows James S. Russell Middle reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How James S. Russell Middle compares
James S. Russell 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,712
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Brunswick County Public Schools reports $18,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~288 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 17.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.