Enrollment
520
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prince Edward Middle compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prince Edward Middle
Prince Edward Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Farmville, Virginia, enrolling 520 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 97.8% of students qualify for free meals, 70% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 520 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 280 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and White (28%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Prince Edward County Public Schools also operates Prince Edward Elementary (823 students) and Prince Edward County High (502 students) alongside Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward Middle compares
Prince Edward 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,219
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince Edward County Public Schools, which includes Prince Edward Middle.
$14,219
Per student
-3%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 60.9%
Federal 16.5%
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 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
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary 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 (~520 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Farmville on the city page.
Is Prince Edward Middle a good school?
Prince Edward Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 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.
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