- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gloucester, VA
Peasley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Peasley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510162002188
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peasley Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Gloucester · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Peasley Middle has class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peasley Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Gloucester, VA.
School address
District: Gloucester County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510162002188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Peasley Middle held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 510162002188 · Gloucester, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 11.5:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Gloucester High (1,547 students)
Peasley Middle held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Peasley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gloucester Hig
Gloucester High
1,547 students
- Page Middle 573
Page Middle
573 students
- This school 565
Peasley Middle
565 students
- Botetourt Elem 505
Botetourt Elementary
505 students
- Bethel Element 494
Bethel Elementary
494 students
- Abingdon Eleme 455
Abingdon Elementary
455 students
What this shows Peasley Middle reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peasley Middle compares
Peasley 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 16% in Virginia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Peasley Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gloucester County Public Schools reports $14,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peasley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucester High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Botetourt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abingdon Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peasley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar middle schools in Gloucester
1 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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peasley Middle
How many students attend Peasley Middle?
Peasley Middle has 565 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gloucester, VA. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peasley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Peasley Middle is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% 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 Peasley Middle?
32.7% of students at Peasley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peasley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Peasley Middle is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Gloucester, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peasley Middle?
Peasley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Peasley Middle rank among public schools in Gloucester?
By Resource Investment Index, Peasley Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Gloucester, 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 Gloucester on the city page.
What other schools are in Gloucester County Public Schools?
Besides Peasley Middle, Gloucester County Public Schools also operates Gloucester High (1,547 students), Page Middle (573 students), and Botetourt Elementary (505 students). See the Gloucester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.