- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Kate Collins Middle held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 510393001755 · Waynesboro, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 10.2:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesboro High (926 students)
Kate Collins Middle held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Kate Collins Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesboro Hig
Waynesboro High
926 students
- This school
Kate Collins Middle
602 students
- William Perry
William Perry Elementary
447 students
- Westwood Hills
Westwood Hills Elementary
382 students
- Berkeley Glenn 256
Berkeley Glenn Elementary
256 students
- Wenonah Elemen 246
Wenonah Elementary
246 students
What this shows Kate Collins Middle reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kate Collins Middle compares
Kate Collins Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,393
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Waynesboro City Public Schools reports $16,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~602 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.