Enrollment
341
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Victoria, VA
Lunenburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lunenburg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510231000947
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lunenburg Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lunenburg Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lunenburg Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Victoria, VA.
School address
District: Lunenburg County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510231000947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lunenburg Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lunenburg Middle
Lunenburg Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Victoria, Virginia, enrolling 341 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.5% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 341 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 216 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #89.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 341 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 129 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 341 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lunenburg County Public Schools also operates Central High (464 students) and Victoria Elementary (400 students) alongside Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg Middle compares
Lunenburg 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 71% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Virginia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$13,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 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
White 47.5%
African American 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Lunenburg Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lunenburg County Public Schools, which includes Lunenburg Middle.
$13,007
Per student
-11%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 64.6%
Federal 16.7%
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 Lunenburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victoria Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenbridge Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lunenburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lunenburg Middle
How many students attend Lunenburg Middle?
Lunenburg Middle has 341 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Victoria, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lunenburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lunenburg Middle is 12.6:1, which is 9% 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 Lunenburg Middle?
98.5% of students at Lunenburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lunenburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lunenburg Middle is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Victoria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lunenburg Middle?
Lunenburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Lunenburg Middle rank among public schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Lunenburg Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Victoria, 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 Victoria on the city page.
Is Lunenburg Middle a good school?
Lunenburg Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 Lunenburg County Public Schools?
Besides Lunenburg Middle, Lunenburg County Public Schools also operates Central High (464 students), Victoria Elementary (400 students), and Kenbridge Elementary (372 students). See the Lunenburg County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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