- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- -
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
John N. Dalton Intermediate held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 510318001858 · Radford, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 15.6:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Radford City Virtual (1,694 students)
John N. Dalton Intermediate held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
John N. Dalton Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Radford City V
Radford City Virtual
1,694 students
- Radford High 506
Radford High
506 students
- Belle Heth Ele 473
Belle Heth Elementary
473 students
- Mcharg Element 383
Mcharg Elementary
383 students
- This school 265
John N. Dalton Intermediate
265 students
What this shows John N. Dalton Intermediate reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How John N. Dalton Intermediate compares
John N. Dalton Intermediate held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Radford City Public Schools reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.