- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Locust Grove, VA
Locust Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Locust Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510282002340
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Grove Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Locust Grove · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Locust Grove Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Locust Grove, VA.
School address
District: Orange County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510282002340 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Locust Grove Middle held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 510282002340 · Locust Grove, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 16.7:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange County High (1,477 students)
Locust Grove Middle held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Locust Grove Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange County
Orange County High
1,477 students
- This school
Locust Grove Middle
685 students
- Orange Element
Orange Elementary
621 students
- Locust Grove E 519
Locust Grove Elementary
519 students
- Locust Grove P 500
Locust Grove Primary
500 students
- Prospect Heigh 466
Prospect Heights Middle
466 students
What this shows Locust Grove Middle reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust Grove Middle compares
Locust Grove 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 20% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$13,297
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 9.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Locust Grove Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange County Public Schools reports $13,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Locust Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect Heights Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Locust Grove Middle
How many students attend Locust Grove Middle?
Locust Grove Middle has 685 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Locust Grove, VA. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove Middle is 16.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Locust Grove Middle?
69.1% of students at Locust Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Locust Grove Middle is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Locust Grove, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Grove Middle?
Locust Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Locust Grove Middle rank among public schools in Locust Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Locust Grove Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Locust Grove, 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 Orange County Public Schools?
Besides Locust Grove Middle, Orange County Public Schools also operates Orange County High (1,477 students), Orange Elementary (621 students), and Locust Grove Elementary (519 students). See the Orange County Public Schools district page for the complete list.