- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Luther P. Jackson Middle held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 510375001201 · Dendron, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 8:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Surry Elementary (292 students)
Luther P. Jackson Middle held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Luther P. Jackson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Surry Elementa
Surry Elementary
292 students
- This school
Luther P. Jackson Middle
201 students
- Surry County H
Surry County High
198 students
What this shows Luther P. Jackson Middle reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luther P. Jackson Middle compares
Luther P. Jackson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Surry County Public Schools reports $25,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~201 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.