Enrollment
519
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lynchburg, VA
Linkhorne Middle
Federal NCES profile for Linkhorne Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510234000962
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linkhorne Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Lynchburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 95.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Linkhorne Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linkhorne Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Lynchburg, VA.
School address
District: Lynchburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510234000962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linkhorne Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linkhorne Middle
Linkhorne Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lynchburg, Virginia, enrolling 519 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 95.4% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 519 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #192.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (36%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 315 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 519 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lynchburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Brookville Middle (648 students): Linkhorne Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 12:1).
Lynchburg City Public Schools also operates E.C. Glass High (1,220 students) and Heritage High (1,113 students) alongside Linkhorne 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 Linkhorne Middle compares
Linkhorne 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.4% | ▲ 66% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$15,211
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.7 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
African American 47.6%
White 35.8%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Linkhorne Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynchburg City Public Schools, which includes Linkhorne Middle.
$15,211
Per student
+4%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 50.0%
Federal 16.8%
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 Linkhorne Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.C. Glass High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandusky Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linkhorne Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Lynchburg
3 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 (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Linkhorne Middle
How many students attend Linkhorne Middle?
Linkhorne Middle has 519 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lynchburg, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linkhorne Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Linkhorne Middle is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 Linkhorne Middle?
95.4% of students at Linkhorne Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linkhorne Middle?
The largest demographic group at Linkhorne Middle is African American at 47.6% of enrollment, in Lynchburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linkhorne Middle?
Linkhorne 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 Linkhorne Middle rank among middle schools in Lynchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Linkhorne Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Lynchburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lynchburg on the city page.
Is Linkhorne Middle a good school?
Linkhorne Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 Lynchburg City Public Schools?
Besides Linkhorne Middle, Lynchburg City Public Schools also operates E.C. Glass High (1,220 students), Heritage High (1,113 students), and Sandusky Middle (583 students). See the Lynchburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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