- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Laurel Park Middle shrank from 786 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 59.8 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 510192000840 · Martinsville, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 12.4:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Magna Vista High (1,147 students)
Laurel Park Middle shrank from 786 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 59.8 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Laurel Park Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magna Vista Hi
Magna Vista High
1,147 students
- Bassett High
Bassett High
1,098 students
- Fieldale-Colli
Fieldale-Collinsville Middle
792 students
- This school
Laurel Park Middle
734 students
- Meadow View El
Meadow View Elementary
659 students
- G.W. Carver El
G.W. Carver Elementary
460 students
What this shows Laurel Park Middle reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Park Middle compares
Laurel Park Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,812
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
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.
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
District finance for Henry County Public Schools reports $13,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,098
- 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.
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 (~734 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 786 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), down 43.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.