- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pennington Gap, VA
Pennington Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pennington Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510219000900
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pennington Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 278
- students enrolled
Pennington Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lee County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510219000900 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Pennington Middle held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 510219000900 · Pennington Gap, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 9.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee High (803 students)
Pennington Middle held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Pennington Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee High
Lee High
803 students
- Flatwoods Elem
Flatwoods Elementary
336 students
- Elk Knob Eleme 291
Elk Knob Elementary
291 students
- Thomas Walker 291
Thomas Walker High
291 students
- This school 278
Pennington Middle
278 students
- Rose Hill Elem 256
Rose Hill Elementary
256 students
What this shows Pennington Middle reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pennington Middle compares
Pennington 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 74% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 5% in Virginia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$15,131
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Pennington Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County Public Schools reports $15,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pennington Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Flatwoods Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elk Knob Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Walker High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rose Hill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pennington Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pennington Middle
How many students attend Pennington Middle?
Pennington Middle has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pennington Gap, VA. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pennington Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pennington Middle is 9.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 37% 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 Pennington Middle?
100.0% of students at Pennington Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pennington Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pennington Middle is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Pennington Gap, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pennington Middle?
Pennington Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Lee County Public Schools?
Besides Pennington Middle, Lee County Public Schools also operates Lee High (803 students), Flatwoods Elementary (336 students), and Elk Knob Elementary (291 students). See the Lee County Public Schools district page for the complete list.