Enrollment
514
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Narrows, VA
Narrows Elementary/Middle
Federal NCES profile for Narrows Elementary/Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510159000672
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Narrows Elementary/Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 514
- students enrolled
Narrows Elementary/Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Giles County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510159000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Narrows Elementary/Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Narrows Elementary/Middle
Narrows Elementary/Middle is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Narrows, Virginia, enrolling 514 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 514 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 250 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #156.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Giles County Public Schools spends $10,849 per pupil, 26% below the Virginia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Narrows's public schools, it stands alongside Narrows High (300 students): Narrows Elementary/Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 10.7:1).
Giles County Public Schools also operates Giles High (530 students) and Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle (440 students) alongside Narrows Elementary/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 Narrows Elementary/Middle compares
Narrows Elementary/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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,849
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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
White 94.2%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Narrows Elementary/Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Giles County Public Schools, which includes Narrows Elementary/Middle.
$10,849
Per student
-26%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 66.5%
Federal 8.6%
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 Narrows Elementary/Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giles High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary/Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Narrows High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Narrows Elementary/Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Narrows
1 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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Narrows Elementary/Middle
How many students attend Narrows Elementary/Middle?
Narrows Elementary/Middle has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Narrows, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Narrows Elementary/Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Narrows Elementary/Middle is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Narrows Elementary/Middle?
39.0% of students at Narrows Elementary/Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Narrows Elementary/Middle?
The largest demographic group at Narrows Elementary/Middle is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Narrows, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Narrows Elementary/Middle?
Narrows Elementary/Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
Is Narrows Elementary/Middle a good school?
Narrows Elementary/Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Giles County Public Schools?
Besides Narrows Elementary/Middle, Giles County Public Schools also operates Giles High (530 students), Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle (440 students), and Eastern Elementary/Middle (433 students). See the Giles County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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