Enrollment
602
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waynesboro, VA
Kate Collins Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kate Collins Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510393001755
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kate Collins Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kate Collins Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kate Collins Middle ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Waynesboro, VA.
School address
District: Waynesboro City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510393001755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kate Collins Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kate Collins Middle
Kate Collins Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Waynesboro, Virginia, enrolling 602 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.2:1, Kate Collins Middle is leaner than roughly 93% of Virginia schools and 27% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 602 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 455 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #354, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 170 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 602 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Waynesboro City Public Schools also operates Waynesboro High (926 students) and William Perry Elementary (447 students) alongside Kate Collins 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 Kate Collins Middle compares
Kate Collins 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 7% in Virginia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$15,327
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 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 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Kate Collins Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waynesboro City Public Schools, which includes Kate Collins Middle.
$15,327
Per student
+5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 45.0%
Federal 19.4%
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 Kate Collins Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Perry Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berkeley Glenn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wenonah Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kate Collins Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~602 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kate Collins Middle
How many students attend Kate Collins Middle?
Kate Collins Middle has 602 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waynesboro, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kate Collins Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kate Collins Middle is 10.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 35% 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 Kate Collins Middle?
85.6% of students at Kate Collins Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kate Collins Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kate Collins Middle is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kate Collins Middle?
Kate Collins Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Kate Collins Middle rank among public schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Kate Collins Middle ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro on the city page.
Is Kate Collins Middle a good school?
Kate Collins Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 Waynesboro City Public Schools?
Besides Kate Collins Middle, Waynesboro City Public Schools also operates Waynesboro High (926 students), William Perry Elementary (447 students), and Westwood Hills Elementary (382 students). See the Waynesboro City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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