Enrollment
315
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parry Mccluer High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parry Mccluer High
Parry Mccluer High is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Buena Vista, Virginia, enrolling 315 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 315 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #187.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Buena Vista's public schools, it stands alongside F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary (177 students): Parry Mccluer High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 11.1:1).
Buena Vista City Public Schools also operates Enderly Heights Elementary (268 students) and F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary (177 students) alongside Parry Mccluer High.
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 Parry Mccluer High compares
Parry Mccluer High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buena Vista City Public Schools, which includes Parry Mccluer High.
$13,959
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 60.5%
Federal 20.3%
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 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
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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 (~315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Parry Mccluer High a good school?
Parry Mccluer High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 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.
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