- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Locust Hill, VA
Middlesex Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Middlesex Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510249002293
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middlesex Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 620
- students enrolled
Middlesex Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Middlesex County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510249002293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Middlesex Elementary held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 510249002293 · Locust Hill, VA Other · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 13.2:1 · 96.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Middlesex High (370 students)
Middlesex Elementary held near 600 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Middlesex Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Middlesex Elementary
620 students
- Middlesex High
Middlesex High
370 students
- St. Clare Walk
St. Clare Walker Middle
259 students
What this shows Middlesex Elementary reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middlesex Elementary compares
Middlesex Elementary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 68% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,498
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 620 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Middlesex Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Middlesex County Public Schools reports $16,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middlesex Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Clare Walker Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middlesex Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middlesex Elementary
How many students attend Middlesex Elementary?
Middlesex Elementary has 620 students enrolled. It is a public school in Locust Hill, VA. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middlesex Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Middlesex Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% 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 Middlesex Elementary?
96.7% of students at Middlesex Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middlesex Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Middlesex Elementary is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Locust Hill, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middlesex Elementary?
Middlesex Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Middlesex County Public Schools?
Besides Middlesex Elementary, Middlesex County Public Schools also operates Middlesex High (370 students) and St. Clare Walker Middle (259 students). See the Middlesex County Public Schools district page for the complete list.