- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lovingston, VA
Nelson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nelson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510258001033
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nelson Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 328
- students enrolled
Nelson Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Nelson County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510258001033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Nelson Middle grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 510258001033 · Lovingston, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 10.6:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Nelson County High (486 students)
Nelson Middle grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Nelson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nelson County
Nelson County High
486 students
- Tye River Elem
Tye River Elementary
360 students
- This school
Nelson Middle
328 students
- Rockfish River
Rockfish River Elementary
318 students
What this shows Nelson Middle reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nelson Middle compares
Nelson 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 35% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 9% in Virginia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,458
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Nelson Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nelson County Public Schools reports $19,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nelson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tye River Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockfish River Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nelson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nelson Middle
How many students attend Nelson Middle?
Nelson Middle has 328 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lovingston, VA. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Middle is 10.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 32% 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 Nelson Middle?
77.9% of students at Nelson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nelson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nelson Middle is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Lovingston, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nelson Middle?
Nelson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Nelson County Public Schools?
Besides Nelson Middle, Nelson County Public Schools also operates Nelson County High (486 students), Tye River Elementary (360 students), and Rockfish River Elementary (318 students). See the Nelson County Public Schools district page for the complete list.