Enrollment
265
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Radford, VA
John N. Dalton Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for John N. Dalton Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510318001858
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John N. Dalton Intermediate earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Radford · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John N. Dalton Intermediate has class sizes larger than 77% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John N. Dalton Intermediate ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Radford, VA.
School address
District: Radford City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510318001858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John N. Dalton Intermediate compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at John N. Dalton Intermediate
John N. Dalton Intermediate is a higher-need, small middle school in Radford, Virginia, enrolling 265 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.0% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 265 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 99 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Radford City Public Schools spends $10,348 per pupil, 29% below the Virginia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 87 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 265 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Radford City Public Schools also operates Radford City Virtual (1,694 students) and Radford High (506 students) alongside John N. Dalton Intermediate.
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 John N. Dalton Intermediate compares
John N. Dalton Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 15% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Virginia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$10,348
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.8 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 66.4%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, John N. Dalton Intermediate is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Radford City Public Schools, which includes John N. Dalton Intermediate.
$10,348
Per student
-29%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 55.1%
Federal 10.4%
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 John N. Dalton Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford City Virtual | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Radford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Heth Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcharg Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John N. Dalton Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John N. Dalton Intermediate
How many students attend John N. Dalton Intermediate?
John N. Dalton Intermediate has 265 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Radford, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John N. Dalton Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at John N. Dalton Intermediate is 15.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John N. Dalton Intermediate?
66.0% of students at John N. Dalton Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John N. Dalton Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at John N. Dalton Intermediate is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Radford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John N. Dalton Intermediate?
John N. Dalton Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 John N. Dalton Intermediate rank among public schools in Radford?
By Resource Investment Index, John N. Dalton Intermediate ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Radford, 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 Radford on the city page.
Is John N. Dalton Intermediate a good school?
John N. Dalton Intermediate earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Radford City Public Schools?
Besides John N. Dalton Intermediate, Radford City Public Schools also operates Radford City Virtual (1,694 students), Radford High (506 students), and Belle Heth Elementary (473 students). See the Radford City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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