Enrollment
769
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prince George, VA
Middle Road Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Middle Road Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510309001283
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle Road Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Prince George · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle Road Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle Road Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Prince George, VA.
School address
District: Prince George County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510309001283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle Road Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle Road Elementary
Middle Road Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Prince George, Virginia, enrolling 769 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Virginia schools and 54% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.3% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 769 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (32%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 769 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Prince George's public schools, it stands alongside North Elementary (720 students): Middle Road Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 14.4:1).
Prince George County Public Schools also operates Prince George High (1,789 students) and J.E.J. Moore Middle (1,387 students) alongside Middle Road Elementary.
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 Middle Road Elementary compares
Middle Road Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 54% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 9% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
769
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,173
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 769 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 35.6%
White 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Middle Road Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince George County Public Schools, which includes Middle Road Elementary.
$12,173
Per student
-17%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 58.6%
Federal 19.3%
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 Middle Road Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| J.E.J. Moore Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| North Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David a. Harrison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L.L. Beazley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle Road Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,387
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Prince George
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~769 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Middle Road Elementary
How many students attend Middle Road Elementary?
Middle Road Elementary has 769 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prince George, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Road Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Road Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 54% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle Road Elementary?
52.3% of students at Middle Road Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle Road Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Middle Road Elementary is African American at 35.6% of enrollment, in Prince George, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle Road Elementary?
Middle Road Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Middle Road Elementary rank among schools in Prince George?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle Road Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Prince George, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Prince George on the city page.
Is Middle Road Elementary a good school?
Middle Road Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Prince George County Public Schools?
Besides Middle Road Elementary, Prince George County Public Schools also operates Prince George High (1,789 students), J.E.J. Moore Middle (1,387 students), and North Elementary (720 students). See the Prince George County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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