Enrollment
734
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Martinsville, VA
Laurel Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510192000840
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Park Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Martinsville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Park Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Park Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Martinsville, VA.
School address
District: Henry County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510192000840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laurel Park Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laurel Park Middle
Laurel Park Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Martinsville, Virginia, enrolling 734 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.1% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 734 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 193 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 224 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 734 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Martinsville's middle schools, it stands alongside Martinsville Middle (387 students): Laurel Park Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 11.7:1).
Henry County Public Schools also operates Magna Vista High (1,147 students) and Bassett High (1,098 students) alongside Laurel Park 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 Laurel Park Middle compares
Laurel Park 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 72% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 27% in Virginia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$12,365
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 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 46.9%
African American 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Laurel Park Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County Public Schools, which includes Laurel Park Middle.
$12,365
Per student
-16%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 63.1%
Federal 15.1%
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 Laurel Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magna Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bassett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fieldale-Collinsville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G.W. Carver Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Martinsville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~734 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Laurel Park Middle
How many students attend Laurel Park Middle?
Laurel Park Middle has 734 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Martinsville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Park Middle is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 21% 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 Laurel Park Middle?
99.1% of students at Laurel Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Park Middle is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Martinsville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Park Middle?
Laurel Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Laurel Park Middle rank among public schools in Martinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Park Middle ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Martinsville, 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 Martinsville on the city page.
Is Laurel Park Middle a good school?
Laurel Park Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Henry County Public Schools?
Besides Laurel Park Middle, Henry County Public Schools also operates Magna Vista High (1,147 students), Bassett High (1,098 students), and Fieldale-Collinsville Middle (792 students). See the Henry County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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