- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Farmville, VA
Prince Edward Middle
Federal NCES profile for Prince Edward Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510306002130
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prince Edward Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Farmville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Prince Edward Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prince Edward Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Farmville, VA.
School address
District: Prince Edward County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510306002130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Prince Edward Middle shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 510306002130 · Farmville, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 12.7:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Prince Edward Elementary (823 students)
Prince Edward Middle shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Prince Edward Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prince Edward
Prince Edward Elementary
823 students
- This school
Prince Edward Middle
520 students
- Prince Edward
Prince Edward County High
502 students
What this shows Prince Edward Middle reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prince Edward Middle compares
Prince Edward Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 70% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Virginia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$15,564
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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.2%
White 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Prince Edward Middle is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince Edward County Public Schools reports $15,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prince Edward Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prince Edward County High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prince Edward Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prince Edward Middle
How many students attend Prince Edward Middle?
Prince Edward Middle has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Farmville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prince Edward Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Prince Edward Middle is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 19% 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 Prince Edward Middle?
97.8% of students at Prince Edward Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prince Edward Middle?
The largest demographic group at Prince Edward Middle is African American at 61.2% of enrollment, in Farmville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prince Edward Middle?
Prince Edward Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Prince Edward Middle rank among public schools in Farmville?
By Resource Investment Index, Prince Edward Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Farmville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Prince Edward County Public Schools?
Besides Prince Edward Middle, Prince Edward County Public Schools also operates Prince Edward Elementary (823 students) and Prince Edward County High (502 students). See the Prince Edward County Public Schools district page for the complete list.