Enrollment
301
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lebanon Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lebanon Middle
Lebanon Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lebanon, Virginia, enrolling 301 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.7% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 248 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #183, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Lebanon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lebanon Elementary (292 students): Lebanon Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 11.7:1).
Russell County Public Schools also operates Honaker Elementary (712 students) and Lebanon High (571 students) alongside Lebanon 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 Lebanon Middle compares
Lebanon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russell County Public Schools, which includes Lebanon Middle.
$13,415
Per student
-8%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.8%
State 56.0%
Federal 27.3%
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 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
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lebanon on the city page.
Is Lebanon Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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