- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buena Vista, VA
Parry Mccluer High
Federal NCES profile for Parry Mccluer High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510056000217
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parry Mccluer High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Buena Vista · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Parry Mccluer High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parry Mccluer High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Buena Vista, VA.
School address
District: Buena Vista City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510056000217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Parry Mccluer High held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 99.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 510056000217 · Buena Vista, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 13.1:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Enderly Heights Elementary (268 students)
Parry Mccluer High held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 99.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Parry Mccluer High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Parry Mccluer High
315 students
- Enderly Height
Enderly Heights Elementary
268 students
- F.W. Kling Jr.
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
177 students
- Parry Mccluer
Parry Mccluer Middle
126 students
What this shows Parry Mccluer High reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parry Mccluer High compares
Parry Mccluer High 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 38% in Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$16,729
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
African American 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Parry Mccluer High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buena Vista City Public Schools reports $16,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parry Mccluer High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enderly Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parry Mccluer Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parry Mccluer High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Buena Vista
2 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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parry Mccluer High
How many students attend Parry Mccluer High?
Parry Mccluer High has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buena Vista, VA. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parry Mccluer High?
The student-teacher ratio at Parry Mccluer High is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 Parry Mccluer High?
86.1% of students at Parry Mccluer High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parry Mccluer High?
The largest demographic group at Parry Mccluer High is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Buena Vista, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parry Mccluer High?
Parry Mccluer High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
How does Parry Mccluer High rank among schools in Buena Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Parry Mccluer High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Buena Vista, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buena Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Buena Vista City Public Schools?
Besides Parry Mccluer High, Buena Vista City Public Schools also operates Enderly Heights Elementary (268 students), F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary (177 students), and Parry Mccluer Middle (126 students). See the Buena Vista City Public Schools district page for the complete list.