Enrollment
201
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dendron, VA
Luther P. Jackson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Luther P. Jackson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510375001201
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luther P. Jackson Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dendron · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Luther P. Jackson Middle has class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Luther P. Jackson Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dendron, VA.
School address
District: Surry County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510375001201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Luther P. Jackson Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Luther P. Jackson Middle
Luther P. Jackson Middle is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Dendron, Virginia, enrolling 201 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Luther P. Jackson Middle is leaner than roughly 99% of Virginia schools and 42% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Virginia schools, with 201 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 144 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (42%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Surry County Public Schools spends $24,998 per pupil, 71% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 67 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 201 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Surry County Public Schools also operates Surry Elementary (292 students) and Surry County High (198 students) alongside Luther P. Jackson 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 Luther P. Jackson Middle compares
Luther P. Jackson 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 42% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 1% in Virginia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,998
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 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 44.3%
White 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Luther P. Jackson Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Surry County Public Schools, which includes Luther P. Jackson Middle.
$24,998
Per student
+71%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.9%
State 16.2%
Federal 14.0%
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 Luther P. Jackson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surry Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Surry County High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luther P. Jackson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary 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 (~201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Luther P. Jackson Middle
How many students attend Luther P. Jackson Middle?
Luther P. Jackson Middle has 201 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dendron, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther P. Jackson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther P. Jackson Middle is 8:1, which is 42% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 49% 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 Luther P. Jackson Middle?
86.1% of students at Luther P. Jackson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luther P. Jackson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Luther P. Jackson Middle is African American at 44.3% of enrollment, in Dendron, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luther P. Jackson Middle?
Luther P. Jackson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Luther P. Jackson Middle rank among public schools in Dendron?
By Resource Investment Index, Luther P. Jackson Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dendron, 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 Dendron on the city page.
Is Luther P. Jackson Middle a good school?
Luther P. Jackson Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% 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 Surry County Public Schools?
Besides Luther P. Jackson Middle, Surry County Public Schools also operates Surry Elementary (292 students) and Surry County High (198 students). See the Surry County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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