- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Luray, VA
Luray Middle
Federal NCES profile for Luray Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510285002799
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luray Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Luray · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Luray Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luray Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Luray, VA.
School address
District: Page County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510285002799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Luray Middle shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 510285002799 · Luray, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 9.8:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Luray Elementary (474 students)
Luray Middle shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Luray Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Luray Elementa
Luray Elementary
474 students
- Page County Hi
Page County High
473 students
- Luray High
Luray High
452 students
- Shenandoah Ele
Shenandoah Elementary
351 students
- Stanley Elemen
Stanley Elementary
337 students
- This school
Luray Middle
315 students
What this shows Luray Middle reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luray Middle compares
Luray Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 34% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 5% in Virginia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$14,343
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Luray Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Page County Public Schools reports $14,343 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luray Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luray Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luray High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shenandoah Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luray Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- 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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luray Middle
How many students attend Luray Middle?
Luray Middle has 315 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Luray, VA. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luray Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Luray Middle is 9.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 38% 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 Luray Middle?
77.4% of students at Luray Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luray Middle?
The largest demographic group at Luray Middle is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Luray, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luray Middle?
Luray Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Luray Middle rank among public schools in Luray?
By Resource Investment Index, Luray Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Luray, 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 Page County Public Schools?
Besides Luray Middle, Page County Public Schools also operates Luray Elementary (474 students), Page County High (473 students), and Luray High (452 students). See the Page County Public Schools district page for the complete list.