- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashland, VA
Liberty Middle
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510183000773
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Ashland, VA.
School address
District: Hanover County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510183000773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Liberty Middle held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.3 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 510183000773 · Ashland, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
910 enr · 12.5:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlee High (1,470 students)
Liberty Middle held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.3 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Liberty Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlee High
Atlee High
1,470 students
- Hanover High
Hanover High
1,349 students
- Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry High
1,294 students
- Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville High
1,245 students
- Chickahominy M
Chickahominy Middle
1,199 students
- This school
Liberty Middle
910 students
What this shows Liberty Middle reports 910 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Middle compares
Liberty 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 910 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
910
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Virginia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,035
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Liberty Middle is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover County Public Schools reports $13,035 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlee High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanover High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mechanicsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chickahominy Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,349
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 1,199
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~910 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Middle
How many students attend Liberty Middle?
Liberty Middle has 910 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashland, VA. CCD year-over-year: 911 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle is 12.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 Liberty Middle?
35.8% of students at Liberty Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Middle?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Middle is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Ashland, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Middle?
Liberty Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Liberty Middle rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover County Public Schools?
Besides Liberty Middle, Hanover County Public Schools also operates Atlee High (1,470 students), Hanover High (1,349 students), and Patrick Henry High (1,294 students). See the Hanover County Public Schools district page for the complete list.