- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Linkhorne Middle held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 510234000962 · Lynchburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 13.7:1 · 95.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: E.C. Glass High (1,220 students)
Linkhorne Middle held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Linkhorne Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- E.C. Glass Hig
E.C. Glass High
1,220 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,113 students
- Sandusky Middl
Sandusky Middle
583 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
531 students
- This school
Linkhorne Middle
519 students
- Heritage Eleme 448
Heritage Elementary
448 students
What this shows Linkhorne Middle reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linkhorne Middle compares
Linkhorne 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$17,083
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Lynchburg City Public Schools reports $17,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,113
- 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.
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 (~519 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.