- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quicksburg, VA
North Fork Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Fork Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510351000581
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Fork Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Quicksburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Fork Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Fork Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Quicksburg, VA.
School address
District: Shenandoah County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510351000581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
North Fork Middle held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 510351000581 · Quicksburg, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 11.3:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students)
North Fork Middle held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
North Fork Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- W.W. Robinson
W.W. Robinson Elementary
1,035 students
- Sandy Hook Ele
Sandy Hook Elementary
828 students
- Central High
Central High
728 students
- Honey Run Elem
Honey Run Elementary
692 students
- Strasburg High
Strasburg High
614 students
- This school 362
North Fork Middle
362 students
What this shows North Fork Middle reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Fork Middle compares
North Fork Middle 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 14% in Virginia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$14,918
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, North Fork Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenandoah County Public Schools reports $14,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Fork Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.W. Robinson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Hook Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Honey Run Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strasburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Fork Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Fork Middle
How many students attend North Fork Middle?
North Fork Middle has 362 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quicksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fork Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Fork Middle is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 28% 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 North Fork Middle?
73.4% of students at North Fork Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Fork Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Fork Middle is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Quicksburg, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Fork Middle?
North Fork Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
How does North Fork Middle rank among public schools in Quicksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, North Fork Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Quicksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shenandoah County Public Schools?
Besides North Fork Middle, Shenandoah County Public Schools also operates W.W. Robinson Elementary (1,035 students), Sandy Hook Elementary (828 students), and Central High (728 students). See the Shenandoah County Public Schools district page for the complete list.