Enrollment
126
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parry Mccluer Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parry Mccluer Middle
Parry Mccluer Middle is a high-poverty, small middle school in Buena Vista, Virginia, enrolling 126 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 96% of Virginia schools and 29% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Virginia schools, with 126 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 126 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Buena Vista City Public Schools also operates Parry Mccluer High (315 students) and Enderly Heights Elementary (268 students) alongside Parry Mccluer Middle.
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 Middle compares
Parry Mccluer Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buena Vista City Public Schools, which includes Parry Mccluer Middle.
$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 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
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle 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 (~126 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Parry Mccluer Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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