- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-360 students YoY
Narrows Elementary/Middle shrank from 859 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (-41.9%).
Teacher FTE held 36.3 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-360 students YoY 510159000672 · Narrows, VA Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 14.3:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Giles High (530 students)
Narrows Elementary/Middle shrank from 859 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (-41.9%). Teacher FTE held 36.3 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Narrows Elementary/Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Giles High
Giles High
530 students
- This school
Narrows Elementary/Middle
514 students
- Macy Mcclaughe
Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle
440 students
- Eastern Elemen
Eastern Elementary/Middle
433 students
- Narrows High
Narrows High
300 students
What this shows Narrows Elementary/Middle reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Narrows Elementary/Middle compares
Narrows Elementary/Middle is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Giles County Public Schools reports $11,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~514 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 859 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), down 360.
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, 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 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.