- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buena Vista, VA
Parry Mccluer Middle
Federal NCES profile for Parry Mccluer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510056000218
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parry Mccluer Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Buena Vista · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parry Mccluer Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parry Mccluer Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Buena Vista, VA.
School address
District: Buena Vista City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510056000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Parry Mccluer Middle held near 119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 12.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 510056000218 · Buena Vista, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 18:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Parry Mccluer High (315 students)
Parry Mccluer Middle held near 119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 12.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Parry Mccluer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parry Mccluer
Parry Mccluer High
315 students
- Enderly Height
Enderly Heights Elementary
268 students
- F.W. Kling Jr.
F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary
177 students
- This school
Parry Mccluer Middle
126 students
What this shows Parry Mccluer Middle reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parry Mccluer Middle compares
Parry Mccluer 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 96% in Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Parry Mccluer Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parry Mccluer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enderly Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parry Mccluer Middle'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
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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parry Mccluer Middle
How many students attend Parry Mccluer Middle?
Parry Mccluer Middle has 126 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buena Vista, VA. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parry Mccluer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Parry Mccluer Middle is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parry Mccluer Middle?
87.4% of students at Parry Mccluer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parry Mccluer Middle?
The largest demographic group at Parry Mccluer Middle is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Buena Vista, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parry Mccluer Middle?
Parry Mccluer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Parry Mccluer Middle rank among public schools in Buena Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Parry Mccluer Middle ranks #1 of 5 public 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 public schools in Buena Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Buena Vista City Public Schools?
Besides Parry Mccluer Middle, Buena Vista City Public Schools also operates Parry Mccluer High (315 students), Enderly Heights Elementary (268 students), and F.W. Kling Jr. Elementary (177 students). See the Buena Vista City Public Schools district page for the complete list.