- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lexington, VA
Lylburn Downing Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lylburn Downing Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510222000907
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lylburn Downing Middle earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lylburn Downing Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lylburn Downing Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lexington, VA.
School address
District: Lexington City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510222000907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Lylburn Downing Middle grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 510222000907 · Lexington, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 12.5:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrington Waddell Elementary (350 students)
Lylburn Downing Middle grew from 161 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
How Lylburn Downing Middle compares
Lylburn Downing Middle is a growing 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 62% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Virginia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,427
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Lylburn Downing Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lexington City Public Schools reports $14,427 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lylburn Downing Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Waddell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lylburn Downing Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar middle schools in Lexington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~187 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lylburn Downing Middle
How many students attend Lylburn Downing Middle?
Lylburn Downing Middle has 187 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lexington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lylburn Downing Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lylburn Downing Middle is 12.5:1, which is 10% 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 Lylburn Downing Middle?
21.7% of students at Lylburn Downing Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lylburn Downing Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lylburn Downing Middle is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Lexington, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lylburn Downing Middle?
Lylburn Downing Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Lylburn Downing Middle rank among public schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lylburn Downing Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Lexington, 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 Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lexington City Public Schools?
Besides Lylburn Downing Middle, Lexington City Public Schools also operates Harrington Waddell Elementary (350 students). See the Lexington City Public Schools district page for the complete list.