- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pound, VA
J.W. Adams Combined
Federal NCES profile for J.W. Adams Combined, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510408001790
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.W. Adams Combined earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 523
- students enrolled
J.W. Adams Combined has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wise County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510408001790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
J.W. Adams Combined held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.3 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 510408001790 · Pound, VA Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 12.8:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Primary (809 students)
J.W. Adams Combined held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.3 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
J.W. Adams Combined in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union Primary
Union Primary
809 students
- Central High
Central High
676 students
- Wise Primary
Wise Primary
603 students
- Union High
Union High
564 students
- Union Middle
Union Middle
561 students
- This school
J.W. Adams Combined
523 students
What this shows J.W. Adams Combined reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.W. Adams Combined compares
J.W. Adams Combined 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Virginia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,973
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
African American 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, J.W. Adams Combined is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wise County Public Schools reports $13,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J.W. Adams Combined Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wise Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.W. Adams Combined's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.W. Adams Combined
How many students attend J.W. Adams Combined?
J.W. Adams Combined has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pound, VA. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.W. Adams Combined?
The student-teacher ratio at J.W. Adams Combined is 12.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% 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 J.W. Adams Combined?
83.1% of students at J.W. Adams Combined are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.W. Adams Combined?
The largest demographic group at J.W. Adams Combined is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Pound, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.W. Adams Combined?
J.W. Adams Combined has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
What other schools are in Wise County Public Schools?
Besides J.W. Adams Combined, Wise County Public Schools also operates Union Primary (809 students), Central High (676 students), and Wise Primary (603 students). See the Wise County Public Schools district page for the complete list.