- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lebanon, VA
Lebanon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lebanon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510342002461
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lebanon Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lebanon Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lebanon, VA.
School address
District: Russell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510342002461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Lebanon Middle held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 510342002461 · Lebanon, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 13.1:1 · 90.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Honaker Elementary (712 students)
Lebanon Middle held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Lebanon Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Honaker Elemen
Honaker Elementary
712 students
- Lebanon High
Lebanon High
571 students
- Honaker High
Honaker High
422 students
- Castlewood Ele
Castlewood Elementary
354 students
- This school
Lebanon Middle
301 students
- Lebanon Elemen
Lebanon Elementary
292 students
What this shows Lebanon Middle reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lebanon Middle compares
Lebanon 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 57% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$14,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 97.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Lebanon Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russell County Public Schools reports $14,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lebanon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honaker Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Honaker High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castlewood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lebanon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Lebanon
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lebanon Middle
How many students attend Lebanon Middle?
Lebanon Middle has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lebanon, VA. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Middle is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 Lebanon Middle?
90.7% of students at Lebanon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lebanon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lebanon Middle is White at 97.3% of enrollment, in Lebanon, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lebanon Middle?
Lebanon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lebanon Middle rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lebanon, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Russell County Public Schools?
Besides Lebanon Middle, Russell County Public Schools also operates Honaker Elementary (712 students), Lebanon High (571 students), and Honaker High (422 students). See the Russell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.