- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lynchburg, VA
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510234000955
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Lynchburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation has class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Lynchburg, VA.
School address
District: Lynchburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510234000955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 510234000955 · Lynchburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 11.3:1 · 95.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: E.C. Glass High (1,220 students)
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- E.C. Glass Hig
E.C. Glass High
1,220 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High
1,113 students
- Sandusky Middl
Sandusky Middle
583 students
- This school
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
531 students
- Linkhorne Midd
Linkhorne Middle
519 students
- Heritage Eleme 448
Heritage Elementary
448 students
What this shows Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation compares
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation 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 | 95.1% | ▲ 65% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 53% | - | - |
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.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
30.9%
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
$17,083
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.9%
White 31.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynchburg City Public Schools reports $17,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.C. Glass High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandusky Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Linkhorne Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Lynchburg
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
How many students attend Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation has 531 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lynchburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation 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 Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?
95.1% of students at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is African American at 46.9% of enrollment, in Lynchburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation rank among middle schools in Lynchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Lynchburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Lynchburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynchburg City Public Schools?
Besides Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation, Lynchburg City Public Schools also operates E.C. Glass High (1,220 students), Heritage High (1,113 students), and Sandusky Middle (583 students). See the Lynchburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.